GloFish are unique creatures with vivid colors that will brighten up any tank. Scientists created them to help with environmental studies, but they have quickly gained popularity in home aquariums.
Move over, Nemo. There's a new star in the fish tank, and this one really shines. The fish, marketed under the trademark name GloFish, are actually zebra danio, an already common pet-trade species.
Since Yorktown Technologies first sold its genetically modified pet — the GloFish — in 2003, the fluorescent fish, an altered variety of zebra fish, has become a popular aquarium item, with millions ...
Biotech entrepreneurs on Friday unveiled plans to market the nation’s first genetically engineered pet -- a tropical zebra fish infused with the gene of a sea anemone that makes it glow fluorescent ...
Segrest Farms vice president Jack Bramlett got curious when he heard about the zebrafish that glow deep pink and bright red. Then Bramlett saw the tiny fish, which are genetically altered using the ...
These two inch fish are the latest craze in pet shops across the nation, except in California. Just last week, they've made their splashing debut in Lubbock. They're the hottest thing in tropical fish ...
Fish make excellent starter pets for families with young children, people who live in buildings that don’t allow pets, adult aquarium hobbyists and people looking to add some zen to a living space.
Transgenic zebrafish, or zebra danio (Danio rerio), have been bioengineered into a patented and trademarked brand of genetically modified (GM) fluorescent fish and marketed as “GloFish”. (Credit: ...
Keeping an aquarium at home is a demanding yet rewarding hobby. One needs to first choose the right fish, tank size, and setup to build a beautiful and balanced aquarium. Most importantly, one needs ...