Do Glofish reproduce?

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Alan Russell

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I have read that they are sterile, but on a forum somewhere (maybe this one) I read someone's Glofish reproduced and they have 100's of fry. So do they or don't they? If they do I'd like to consider breeding them. They are $8 ea. in my area. I plan to get a 10 gallon soon just for glofish, but they are so expensive I wouldn't pass up the chance to breed them for myself and maybe make a little $ to offset the expense of my hobby.
 
I heard that the Glow that was put into them is passed on to their young... thats why they use them scientifically in lakes and stuff....
 
I thought I had heard that they were sterile?? Might have been misinformed...
 
From www.glofish.com
Is my GloFish® fluorescent fish pregnant?
Aside from their color, fluorescent zebra fish are the same as other zebra fish in every way. This includes everything from general care and temperature preferences to growth rate and life expectancy. Accordingly, all females will carry upon reaching maturity, resulting in a "pregnant" look.
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also...
Why are GloFish® the only fluorescent fish that can be sold in the United States?
Because fluorescent fish are unique, their sale is covered by a substantial number of patents and pending patent applications. The providers of GloFish® fluorescent fish, 5-D Tropical and Segrest Farms, are the only distributors that have the necessary licenses to produce and market fluorescent fish within the United States. The production of fluorescent fish by any other party, or the sale of any fluorescent fish not originally distributed by 5-D Tropical or Segrest Farms, is strictly prohibited.
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So I guess if you breed them you are breaking the law?
 
hmm crazy didnt know that.
 
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