No but its always good to have a light. If you were going to live in the dark will you be happpy.
GloFish are a patented product and breeding is restricted by law. GloFish are genetically engineered zebra danios. Breed them will not produce GloFish that are true to color. They will look like regular zebra danios. They are egg layers. If you have males and females together you will get fry.
A Glofish is a genetically modified zebrafish that has been transformed with a fluorescence gene, causing them to exhibit bright, neon colors under certain lighting conditions. These fish are popular in the aquarium trade for their vibrant appearance.
Glofish are just Zebra Danios (Brachidanio rerio) that have been interfered with genetically. They will spawn whenever the water conditions are exactly correct for them and they are in breeding condition at the same time. I do not know if the fry from a glofish spawning would result in more glofish or revert back to the proper fish as nature made it.
GloFish typically reach sexual maturity around 6 to 12 months of age, depending on the species and environmental conditions. Once mature, females can begin to lay eggs, usually during breeding conditions, which often involve a well-maintained tank environment with appropriate water temperature and quality. It's important to note that breeding GloFish in captivity can be challenging, as they require specific conditions for successful reproduction.
GloFish glow due to the presence of fluorescent proteins that have been genetically engineered into their DNA. These proteins absorb light and then emit it in vibrant colors, making the fish appear to glow under certain lighting conditions, such as ultraviolet or blue light. Originally developed for scientific research, GloFish have become popular as ornamental pets due to their striking appearance.
Glofish were created in 2004.
I have a pleco and a Glofish together.
No glofish are a patented strain of zebra danios and its illegal to sell, trade, or even purposely breed glofish.
I have mine in a heated aquarium that is about 76 to 82 degrees.
Their bright colors make it look as if they glow in the light.
When a jellyfish chemical is put into zebra diano eggs. tadaa. a glofish!
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