http://www.petsolutions.com/GloFish®+Red+Zebra+Danio-I-36055-I-.aspxI know they're not monsters but they're cool if you ask me. I think I'm going to order some.
Florecent Red Zebra Danio
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that pic gives them no justice. we have some at work right now, neon red. they are genetically modified. they put a piece of coral DNA into the zebra danio genome, now they have neon red babies. the coloring will go away if they are in a planted tank. but since it is genetic it will slowly return if they are removed from the planted tank and put into a non-planted tank.
reptileguy2727 said:
why would the pink go away in a planted tank? we have some at work right now too, and yea, they're awesome. we have silk plants in the tank with a big rock and regular LF danios and their coloring is amazing.
im not sure exactly why the red went away when the person i talked to about it put them in with live plants, but since coral is photosynthetic as well as live plants, it would make since that maybe the plants took out some nutrients that the red coloring needed or something to that effect.
im not sure of the exact chemical details. but one lady i talked to put them in a planted tank, the colors went away, she moved them into an unplanted tank, then they slowly got their colors back. it sounds possible since coral is photosynthetic and so are plants, im assuming the plants outcompeted the glofish for some nutrient or something and therefore the red couldnt maintain itself in the planted tank. maybe im wrong, but it definitely sounds possible and if im wrong it is a very strong coincidence.
Losing color in a planted tank? That doesn't really make much sense, but who knows.
From the Glofish website.
GloFish® fluorescent fish absorb light and then re-emit it. For best results when displaying these extraordinary fish, we suggest the following:
Daytime Viewing – A traditional white aquarium light (such as a fluorescent or halogen light) is ideal for daytime use, although an actinic (blue wavelength) light works great too! Because GloFish® fluorescent fish absorb light and re-emit it, the fish's color will appear brighter and more vibrant as the amount of light used is increased.
Nighttime Viewing – In cases where the room is completely dark, a black light will create the appearance that the fish are glowing in the dark. This is a truly stunning and beautiful way to display your ornamental fish at night! But please remember that the black light will only be helpful in a completely dark room. Using a black light during the daytime will not result in the fish demonstrating its true beauty.
Please note: Aquarium lighting should not be left on continuously, as fish benefit from alternating periods of light and darkness, just like people.
Also from the website one reason I will NEVER buy these fish.
GLOFISH® FLUORESCENT FISH LICENSE NOTICE
The GloFish® fluorescent ornamental fish are intended solely for visual enjoyment as aquarium fish by end users who have purchased these fish from authorized resellers, and not for commercial reproduction. These fish are the subject of various intellectual property rights owned or controlled by Yorktown Technologies, Inc. (“Yorktown”
, both in the U.S. and internationally. These rights include (1) patent rights, including published patent applications (2) copyrights; and (3) trademark rights, including slogans and service marks.
By accepting these fish, and as part of the consideration therefor, the recipient agrees: (1) not to, breed or propagate these fish, permit or encourage others to breed or propagate these fish, or otherwise intentionally engage in any activity that may result in or lead to the breeding or propagation of these fish by anyone without the express written consent of Yorktown; (2) not to sell or transfer these fish to anyone in the State of California, or to possess or otherwise engage in any activity that results in the possession of these fish in the State of California.
From the Glofish website.
GloFish® fluorescent fish absorb light and then re-emit it. For best results when displaying these extraordinary fish, we suggest the following:
Daytime Viewing – A traditional white aquarium light (such as a fluorescent or halogen light) is ideal for daytime use, although an actinic (blue wavelength) light works great too! Because GloFish® fluorescent fish absorb light and re-emit it, the fish's color will appear brighter and more vibrant as the amount of light used is increased.
Nighttime Viewing – In cases where the room is completely dark, a black light will create the appearance that the fish are glowing in the dark. This is a truly stunning and beautiful way to display your ornamental fish at night! But please remember that the black light will only be helpful in a completely dark room. Using a black light during the daytime will not result in the fish demonstrating its true beauty.
Please note: Aquarium lighting should not be left on continuously, as fish benefit from alternating periods of light and darkness, just like people.
Also from the website one reason I will NEVER buy these fish.
GLOFISH® FLUORESCENT FISH LICENSE NOTICE
The GloFish® fluorescent ornamental fish are intended solely for visual enjoyment as aquarium fish by end users who have purchased these fish from authorized resellers, and not for commercial reproduction. These fish are the subject of various intellectual property rights owned or controlled by Yorktown Technologies, Inc. (“Yorktown”
, both in the U.S. and internationally. These rights include (1) patent rights, including published patent applications (2) copyrights; and (3) trademark rights, including slogans and service marks.By accepting these fish, and as part of the consideration therefor, the recipient agrees: (1) not to, breed or propagate these fish, permit or encourage others to breed or propagate these fish, or otherwise intentionally engage in any activity that may result in or lead to the breeding or propagation of these fish by anyone without the express written consent of Yorktown; (2) not to sell or transfer these fish to anyone in the State of California, or to possess or otherwise engage in any activity that results in the possession of these fish in the State of California.
I have a weakness for danios something about them i like but these ones are extra cool i have to see if i can find someone who sells them..