Glo fish-everywhere!
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Resurrecting an old thread. Every LFS within 10 miles of my house sells these things now. If my kids see them, they are definitely going to want to get them. Is there any downside to these fish? They're not dyed, so the color will not fade over time. Childhood disappointment level will be lower than what happens with painted glassfish.
so...does any1 here own a glofish tank? pics if someone does
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Not a fan, but as mentioned earlier, it is an easy to keep fish that fits into commonly kept aquariums and is attracting kids to the hobby. As corny as it may sound, kids are the future. Many hobbies out there (ex: golf) are struggling to attract a younger clientel. I'll gladly accept a few tanks dedicated to "glo-fish" at my local LFS if it keeps them in business and attracts more/future hobbyist.
This is a good point. I know my wife and kids want them more than my"ugly" big fish.
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I attended a talk by the guy that developed them from gene injected into zebra danios, it was interesting, though you wouldn't find them in my tanks, other than as feeders.
Looks like one day soon there will be glow cichlids, and just as blood parrots or FHs, aren't in my tanks, they won't be either. But I suppose if it inspires kids into the hobby, I suppose it could be a good thing in the end.
Looks like one day soon there will be glow cichlids, and just as blood parrots or FHs, aren't in my tanks, they won't be either. But I suppose if it inspires kids into the hobby, I suppose it could be a good thing in the end.
My LFS is very good about keeping a variety of fish. They consistently have rare and oddball fish as well as the more common fish that most people keep. Also when you buy from them they ask you information about the tank you have to prevent you from obtaining RTC's pacu etc from them. With that said though you can make arrangements with them to purchase the fish and then return it when it outgrows. I know alot of you would say that is sketchy and still not right. However would you rather someone get a monster fish from some rando shop or a shop that is going to take the animal and rehome home when it outgrows your setup.
I had an Oscar years ago that I sold back to the original store that I bought. It was a better option that trying to keep it in the 30 gallon tank I had it in.
Sadly my albino tiger oscar passed away. And have recently had to sell back my gar. it makes me feel better when a fish store will do that. I guess kind of makes you feel that they actually care about the animals and are not just trying to make $$$$$$.
