Betta Fish Aquariums - GloFish Bettas are a thing, and you can discuss them here

GloFish Bettas are a thing, and you can discuss them here
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GloFish Bettas are a thing, and you can discuss them here

Posted: 09 Feb 2020 11:56 AM PST

Since our lovely sub has seen an uptick in basically the same glofish betta posts over and over again, we figured we'd make a general discussion thread.

This also means that generic posts discussing or complaining about globettas as a concept will be removed. Don't worry, you can still post about your own (new) globetta, be it to introduce them or to ask for advice. With that out of the way, here's are some frequently asked questions to get you all started:

What are glofish/globettas?

glofish are genetically modified fish that "glow" in a certain color under blue-ultraviolet light. They are bred and sold via petstores by the GloFish company. Occasionally , new species of fish are added to their catalog.

How does the whole glo thing work?

The glowing thing is caused by a specific protein: the green fluorescent protein (GFP), originally found in jellyfish, which produces a bright green light when it comes into contact with light of a specific wavelength (in this case, in the blue - ultra-violet range, also present in normal daylight). The gene that produces GFP can be integrated into an organisms genome (DNA) by injecting it into the embrio. In research,GFP insertion is often used in as a reporter gene (a gene that can make the expression of other genes visible, so researchers can see where a gene is active, and how active it is), or as way to track cell growth and division (for example in early development, to see where stem cells go). This started with zebrafish, but is now common in mice, axolotls, and cell cultures.

Doesn't this hurt/harm the fish?

The gfp gene itself and it's expression of light is considered harmless. Leaving the lights on too long can have detrimental effects though.

Do glofish require different care?

No, glofish require the same care as other fish of the same species. One thing to note is that it is absolutely, 100%, unethical to release gmo-animals into the wild (even moreso than non-native and captive bred fish) SO DONT.

I live in eu/uk/california/australia/wherever, can I get one?

CHeck your local legislation! The sale of genetically modified animals to the general public is illegal in some regions. We haven't been able to find a map/list, but here are a couple of places where sale of glofish is prohibited:

anywhere in the EU.
the UK
Australia
New Zealand

Ban I breed globettas?

Although it is technically possible to breed them yourself, it is also prohibited: glofish are subject of various intellectual property rights and covered under various patents.The international betta congress has also stated that they glofish bettas can only be shown in the purchased fish category. Entering a globetta in any other catagory will result in automatic disqualification. In many countries it is also illegal to breed gmos yourself.

Is this even ethical?

We (the mods) are not going to take a stance on the ethics of GMO as pets, but feel free to discuss it (POLITELY).

How long is this ban going to last?

We're not sure how long this temporary rule will be in effect, but mostly likely at least until late March.

Thank you all for making this sub amazing! If you have any questions, or complaints on how we are handling this, feel free to contact us via modmail.

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The only time Ghost has ever stopped moving in his life

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 09:37 AM PDT