How long

Syst3m · 10-15-03, 11:13 AM

How long does it take for a gtp to complete ontogenesis?
I know it varies but I was just curious.

Jeff_Favelle · 10-15-03, 11:19 AM

6 months to never and everything in between.

Syst3m · 10-15-03, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by Jeff_Favelle
6 months to never and everything in between.

LOL... I figured as much.

But 6 months is about the average. thats good to know.

Sonyr · 10-15-03, 02:14 PM

I wouldnt say 6 months is the average though. if an average is what you want, id say about 1 1/2 yrs......but no rules are hard and fast with chondros.......

Clownfishie · 10-15-03, 07:44 PM

Some change pretty much overnight (mine did!), and some can take up to a couple of years... not very helpful, I know. LOL...

Syst3m · 10-16-03, 06:44 AM

Its actually a lot of help.
I know nothing is set in stone, I was just curious how long I should expect it to complete. If it ever does comlpete.

GTPman4 · 10-18-03, 05:52 PM

Most are done between 1-2 years. Although, biaks usually take a lot longer. About 2.5-3 years!

Christine · 10-19-03, 01:45 AM

My boyfriend keeps GTPs, he's got one that is a year and half old and has already turned green from yellow, and she is developing more and more white all the time now. He's got another that's the same age and is just starting to get out of her red baby color. GTPs are weird! They will vary so much based on what "locality" or mix you have... Then full maturity for breeding depends more on weight than age.

Jeff_Favelle · 10-19-03, 02:11 AM

6 months isn't the average. 6 months is the MINIMUM. That's why I said 6 months to never. Meaning: They can take as little as 6 months, but they can also not change at all. I never stated any average and I hazard that no one on this board has enough GTP experience that I would trust what their "average" would be.

Syst3m · 10-20-03, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by Jeff_Favelle
6 months isn't the average. 6 months is the MINIMUM. That's why I said 6 months to never. Meaning: They can take as little as 6 months, but they can also not change at all. I never stated any average and I hazard that no one on this board has enough GTP experience that I would trust what their "average" would be.

LOL you get so fustrated sometimes Jeff.

I understand what your saying. Could take 6 months could take longer could never finish.

I'm not impatient any more. I'm just wondering what this little nipper has in store.

zappaguy · 10-25-03, 11:54 AM

well i have 1 that was born on may 13th and is now 1/3 changed...they never cease to amaze me and keeping me on my toes.