Activity
45 mins
Level 1: Introductory

Angel Breed

Updated Friday 24th August 2018

Understand the basic rules of genetics and see if you can breed the rarest fish.

The aim of Angel Breed is to fill your tank with as many high-value fish as possible. The rarer the fish, the more money they are worth!

Are you ready to start the challenge? Select the image below to begin.

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