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The GloFish is a patented and trademarked brand of fluorescently colored genetically modified aquarium fish.They have been created from several different species of fish: zebrafish were the first GloFish available in pet stores, and recently the black tetra, tiger barb, [1] rainbow shark, Siamese fighting fish, X-ray tetra, and most recently bronze corydoras [2] have been added to the lineup.
AquaBounty Technologies is a biotechnology and aquaculture company based in Maynard, Massachusetts, United States.The company is notable for its research and development of genetically modified fish. [2]
GloFish is a patented [14] technology which allows GM fish (tetra, barb, zebrafish) to express jellyfish and sea coral proteins [6] [15] giving the fish bright red, green or orange fluorescent colors when viewed in ultraviolet light.
[2] [8] [9] The rainbow shark is also one of the types of genetically modified, fluorescent fish known as GloFish. A ghost shark. Another variant that exists is a rarer form, often referred to as the "ghost sharkminnow". Its appearance is otherwise identical to the typical rainbow shark, however its fins are white, and almost transparent
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GloFish advertising is very misleading. It claims, GloFish are Born the way they are, and are not dyed, painted, or treated with any chemicals. Implying that they naturally Glow. It doesn't however mention that they are genetically modified. --2605:A000:1E02:C30A:4CCA:E3A0:6B9E:55BB 04:55, 21 January 2020 (UTC)