Gary J Sibio
GloTetras (2017-07-14 18-10-01a)
The photo was taken at the pet department in the Walmart at 3626 Touhy Avenue in Skokie, Illinois.GloFish, including the GloTetras, have been genetically modified to show these colors. They inherited them from their parents and will pass them on to their offspring. Because they are genetically modified organisms (GMOs), they are illegal to sell in some countries, including Canada. The fish in the photograph are a species of tetra but several other types of fish have also been modified, the Zebra Danio for one.
Although they glow under any light, certain wavelengths of light produce brighter colors. Black lights do very well in this regard.
The fish are not difficult to care for. They require the same treatment as their non-glowing versions and will do well in a community aquarium.I used ACDSee Ultimate 10.4 to adjust the lighting and boost the contrast and vibrance.
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beautiful,,,
If you aren’t going to eat the fish, what’s the big deal? Are some nations afraid these fish could take over a niche in the ecosystem?
Yeah, they don’t realize that these fish couldn’t survive in Canadian waters. It’s way too cold for them. Even in a small pond which might be able to sustain them, it would only be for a few months. There’s also nothing for them to interbreed with that occurs naturally there.
I suspected as much. While the desire to preserve the natural balance of the environment is to be applauded, it seems like a blanket ban on GMOs is reactionary…
This is gorgeous!
Thanks, Ellie
I used to have aquariums and these are mean little fish! 🙂
It depends on the species. Some are very friendly. OTOH you have the piranhas which are technically a type of tetra.
Can’t remember the species but they were aggressive.
So nice
Thank you, Olga
Wonderful shot of colors!
Thanks
nice 🙂
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Great Photo and image
Thank you, Pamela