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Glofish Tetra Community Tank
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GloFish Tetra Community
What are they? GloFish are similar to other fish, except they have a much brighter disposition. GloFish are available in six colors of red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink. Todays GloFish fluorescent fish are bred from the offspring of fluorescent fish that were originally developed several years ago. Each new GloFish inherits its unique color directly from its parents, maintains the color throughout its life, and passes the color along to its offspring.
GloFish were originally bred more than ten years ago to help detect environmental pollutants. By adding a naturally derived fluorescence gene to the fish, scientists hoped to quickly and easily determine when a waterway is contaminated. The first step in developing a pollution-detecting fish was to create fish that would be fluorescent all the time. Scientists soon realized the publics interest in sharing the benefits of this research, a process which led to GloFish fluorescent fish.
Where does the fluorescent color come from? The fluorescent color in GloFish is produced by a fluorescent protein gene, which creates the beautiful fluorescence that can be seen when looking at the fish. The fluorescent protein genes are derived from naturally occurring genes found in marine organisms like jellyfish and corals.
GloFish Website: For more information on GloFish go to www.glofish.com
Why Keep Them? GloFish are lively, hardy and very colorful, making them a good choice for beginners. The Glo Danio was developed from the Zebra Danio. The Glo Tetra was developed from the Black Skirt Tetra. These two fish represent some of the most hardy fish we sell.
Tank Guidelines: They should have a tank of at least 10 gallons but 20 gallons or more is best. The tank should have a good power filter and heater. In tanks of 10 gallons or more we recommend an outside power with an air pump and a biological sponge filter. They like to swim in the middle water layers, be sure to provide some bushy plants (live or plastic) toward the rear of the tank, and leave the front open for swimming. You can keep about 1 Glofish for each 2.5 gallons. An ideal tank would be 20 gallons or more with a school of six or more.
Glofish in tanks under 5 gallons? - Not recommended. In smaller tanks try some white cloud tetras or a betta.
Colorful Tanks: Some people like to make a unique looking tank using dark gravel (black), a dark background and fluorescent color plastic plants. Feeding: Feed a couple of times a day with flakes or small pellets.Frozen foods like mysis, brine, bloodworms or daphnia are great supplements.
Temperature: 72-80F pH: 6.5-7.6
Live Plants: A variety of live plants are a great choice but not required.
Tank Mates: You can keep them in a community tank with other peaceful fish of similar size.
Below is a list of some of the recommend tankmates for Glofish. Some of these fish may be subject to chance depending on the exact size of your aquarium. An associate in our store would be happy to work with you and your tank to determine the best possible choices!
Tetras: Black Skirt Tetras, White Skirt Tetras, Red Eye Tetra, Diamond Tetra, Silver Tip Tetra, Glo Lite Tetra, Black Phantom Tetra, Head and Tail Lite Tetra, Bloodfin Tetra, Emperor Tetra.
Peaceful Barbs: Checkered Barb, Gold Barb, Cherry Barb
Rasboras: Harlequin Rasbora, Scissortail Rasbora, Brilliant Rasbora
Corydoras: Green, Paleatus. Panda, Sterbai, Albino, Julli, etc.
Danios: Glo Danio, Zebra/Leopard Danio, Pearl Danio.
Tank of 30+ Gallons: Glo Sharks, Red Tail Shark, Rainbow Shark, Albino Rainbow Shark, Ghost Shark, Roseline Shark, Bristlenose Plecostomus.
What are they? GloFish are similar to other fish, except they have a much brighter disposition. GloFish are available in six colors of red, orange, green, blue, purple and pink. Todays GloFish fluorescent fish are bred from the offspring of fluorescent fish that were originally developed several years ago. Each new GloFish inherits its unique color directly from its parents, maintains the color throughout its life, and passes the color along to its offspring.
GloFish were originally bred more than ten years ago to help detect environmental pollutants. By adding a naturally derived fluorescence gene to the fish, scientists hoped to quickly and easily determine when a waterway is contaminated. The first step in developing a pollution-detecting fish was to create fish that would be fluorescent all the time. Scientists soon realized the publics interest in sharing the benefits of this research, a process which led to GloFish fluorescent fish.
Where does the fluorescent color come from? The fluorescent color in GloFish is produced by a fluorescent protein gene, which creates the beautiful fluorescence that can be seen when looking at the fish. The fluorescent protein genes are derived from naturally occurring genes found in marine organisms like jellyfish and corals.
GloFish Website: For more information on GloFish go to www.glofish.com
Why Keep Them? GloFish are lively, hardy and very colorful, making them a good choice for beginners. The Glo Danio was developed from the Zebra Danio. The Glo Tetra was developed from the Black Skirt Tetra. These two fish represent some of the most hardy fish we sell.
Tank Guidelines: They should have a tank of at least 10 gallons but 20 gallons or more is best. The tank should have a good power filter and heater. In tanks of 10 gallons or more we recommend an outside power with an air pump and a biological sponge filter. They like to swim in the middle water layers, be sure to provide some bushy plants (live or plastic) toward the rear of the tank, and leave the front open for swimming. You can keep about 1 Glofish for each 2.5 gallons. An ideal tank would be 20 gallons or more with a school of six or more.
Glofish in tanks under 5 gallons? - Not recommended. In smaller tanks try some white cloud tetras or a betta.
Colorful Tanks: Some people like to make a unique looking tank using dark gravel (black), a dark background and fluorescent color plastic plants. Feeding: Feed a couple of times a day with flakes or small pellets.Frozen foods like mysis, brine, bloodworms or daphnia are great supplements.
Temperature: 72-80F pH: 6.5-7.6
Live Plants: A variety of live plants are a great choice but not required.
Tank Mates: You can keep them in a community tank with other peaceful fish of similar size.
Below is a list of some of the recommend tankmates for Glofish. Some of these fish may be subject to chance depending on the exact size of your aquarium. An associate in our store would be happy to work with you and your tank to determine the best possible choices!
Tetras: Black Skirt Tetras, White Skirt Tetras, Red Eye Tetra, Diamond Tetra, Silver Tip Tetra, Glo Lite Tetra, Black Phantom Tetra, Head and Tail Lite Tetra, Bloodfin Tetra, Emperor Tetra.
Peaceful Barbs: Checkered Barb, Gold Barb, Cherry Barb
Rasboras: Harlequin Rasbora, Scissortail Rasbora, Brilliant Rasbora
Corydoras: Green, Paleatus. Panda, Sterbai, Albino, Julli, etc.
Danios: Glo Danio, Zebra/Leopard Danio, Pearl Danio.
Tank of 30+ Gallons: Glo Sharks, Red Tail Shark, Rainbow Shark, Albino Rainbow Shark, Ghost Shark, Roseline Shark, Bristlenose Plecostomus.
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