Thanks Dave,
I understand the value of great conformation, which I know these dont have, just trying to learn more about the scale pattern/shape of a reasonable reflective/diamond pattern ... not sure how to put that to words ...
I tried to grab the pictures that showed some of the gin rins, but I guess in the smaller images, it's hard to see. There ARE a lot of metallic fish, many of which I hope never become "acceptable colors" ...
Anyways, these 3 pictures are of different fish. Of a total of 103 fish, there are about 15 - 18 gin rins in total. Mostly yamabuki, a few hariwake, and a couple orenji (not double checking these spellings, so hope I am close) .. there's a couple I ***think*** are Gin Matsuba (white face/fins, silver gin rin backs) and a couple wee ones that still look all grey/silver (including the face) that I have no clue what they are LOL ... oh, and one Hi Utsuri, but it's pattern is really bad, so no interests in keeping that one ...
They are about twice the size they were in these pictures now. If I get the chance, will try to snap a couple good pictures. Damn lighting in the basment doesnt agree with my camera LOL. If it comes down to it, they will be getting moved outside in about a month or so, and will take pictures in a bowl then LOL.