Glofish - where to buy these?
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The Aquatic Critter, Tennessee's premiere tropical fish store for over 17 years, would like to announce the arrival of the GloFish Zebra fish on, Wednesday, December 3rd. Zebra Danios have been used in multitudes of biological and genetic laboratories the world over because of their ease of genetic alteration. First developed by the National University of Singapore, these fish have been introduced to the aquarium industry for hobbyists and those that like something a little different.
By injecting a naturally occurring fluorescence gene into the Zebra Danio, these fish not only fluoresce under natural lighting, they luminesce, or glow, when in darkness. It is important to realize that this is a naturally occurring gene in animals such as squid, not a dye or coloration. These fish are genetically healthy, live their full life spans, can pass the gene on to their offspring, and are harmless if eaten.
They were first developed to help detect the presence of environmental pollutants in water. Their fluorescence gene will not glow when in the presence of these pollutants. The National University of Singapore has agreed to license these fish to the aquarium hobbyist industry in exchange for a share of the proceeds to go back to the university laboratory for further research in the detection and alleviation of environmental pollution.
With only 200,000 fish being initially released, the Aquatic Critter is excited to be one of the first hobbyist centers in the nation to have these fish for display, as well a being the first store in the state to offer them for sale. The Aquatic Critter does not condone the sale of fish that are altered by way of dyes, artificial colors, or by physical means just for the sake of "creating" a more marketable fish. This is one reason why we find this so exciting: this is an animal and environmental friendly method of creating and offering something new and exciting for the industry. These Zebra Danios have been affectionately dubbed, "GloFish." -
interesting...dunno gui lui dats the main prob
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Opal Glow Fish (Oryzias latipes - Rice Fish
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Made in Singapore by NUS. But not selling here why?
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They're quite eerie when they are the only source of light?Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:
The Aquatic Critter, Tennessee's premiere tropical fish store for over 17 years, would like to announce the arrival of the GloFish Zebra fish on, Wednesday, December 3rd. Zebra Danios have been used in multitudes of biological and genetic laboratories the world over because of their ease of genetic alteration. First developed by the National University of Singapore, these fish have been introduced to the aquarium industry for hobbyists and those that like something a little different.
By injecting a naturally occurring fluorescence gene into the Zebra Danio, these fish not only fluoresce under natural lighting, they luminesce, or glow, when in darkness. It is important to realize that this is a naturally occurring gene in animals such as squid, not a dye or coloration. These fish are genetically healthy, live their full life spans, can pass the gene on to their offspring, and are harmless if eaten.
They were first developed to help detect the presence of environmental pollutants in water. Their fluorescence gene will not glow when in the presence of these pollutants. The National University of Singapore has agreed to license these fish to the aquarium hobbyist industry in exchange for a share of the proceeds to go back to the university laboratory for further research in the detection and alleviation of environmental pollution.
With only 200,000 fish being initially released, the Aquatic Critter is excited to be one of the first hobbyist centers in the nation to have these fish for display, as well a being the first store in the state to offer them for sale. The Aquatic Critter does not condone the sale of fish that are altered by way of dyes, artificial colors, or by physical means just for the sake of "creating" a more marketable fish. This is one reason why we find this so exciting: this is an animal and environmental friendly method of creating and offering something new and exciting for the industry. These Zebra Danios have been affectionately dubbed, "GloFish." -
Heard that the lifespan of these modified fishes are shorter than normal. True?
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true in a sense because they will not be able to escape from their predator at night while their predator remains well-hidden under the cover of darkness.Originally posted by chanff8:Heard that the lifespan of these modified fishes are shorter than normal. True? -
wat happened if the fish gets out and interbreeds with the wild populations? the entire ecosystem would be put at risk. the ecosystem are not as simple as most think they are. what happened when preys became easier to hunt? what will happened to the predators once the preys are exhausted? the food cycle is a very delicate process. it could well spark off a drastic chain reaction.Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:Made in Singapore by NUS. But not selling here why? -
easy kana eat in the water...so catching attention..lolOriginally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo: -
all i asking of this fishes selling or not. then where to buy it?
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i think it is banned.
you can try the farms at pasir ris. -
some more as if singapore have ecosystem. dream onlah. our forest area all makan already to build high rise buildings then where still left ecosystem.
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why ban?for wat reason?Originally posted by dragg:i think it is banned.
you can try the farms at pasir ris. -
First u say ban , then say sell at pasir ris. So wat u r trying to say?
First of all singapore doesnt have ecosystem, why dont u understand it first?
singapore is not famous for unique animals. -
he said he THINK it is banned... but u can still try and see if the farms in pasir ris are selling? which part of the sentence u don't understand?Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:First u say ban , then say sell at pasir ris. So wat u r trying to say?
First of all singapore doesnt have ecosystem, why dont u understand it first?
singapore is not famous for unique animals.
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hahah.. i am not sure that's why i didn't reply to this question and instead answered those that i know. if you are really interested in purchasing these fishes, maybe you should just send Yorktown Technologies an e-mail to place an order. i am sure things can be arranged. i just want to remind you that importing glofish without permit carries a pretty heavy fine. for up-to-date punishment, why don't you check with the AVA.Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:all i asking of this fishes selling or not. then where to buy it?
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Have...Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:First u say ban , then say sell at pasir ris. So wat u r trying to say?
First of all singapore doesnt have ecosystem, why dont u understand it first?
singapore is not famous for unique animals.
A subspecies of the Banded Leaf Monkey, subspecies of Cream Coloured Giant Squirrel, several species of freshwater shrimp and crabs and a particular cicada are found only in Singapore.
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do you know that all life contributes to this little system we called ecosystem? yeap. human being is part and parcel of the ecosystem. we played god and continue to harm mother nature be it directly or indirectly.Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:some more as if singapore have ecosystem. dream onlah. our forest area all makan already to build high rise buildings then where still left ecosystem. -
as much as i would like to impart my knowledge on the ecosystem to you, i am afraid you are not able to apprehend anything in the near future. maybe we can touched on this topic again when you are ready. in the meantime, the internet is full of information. don't waste it.Originally posted by The Count of Monte-Cristo:First u say ban , then say sell at pasir ris. So wat u r trying to say?
First of all singapore doesnt have ecosystem, why dont u understand it first?
singapore is not famous for unique animals.
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Hi seniorOriginally posted by YI:as much as i would like to impart my knowledge on the ecosystem to you, i am afraid you are not able to apprehend anything in the near future. maybe we can touched on this topic again when you are ready. in the meantime, the internet is full of information. don't waste it. 
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what senior? i am still using an adult transit link hor.Originally posted by Delta 5:Hi senior 
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No la rem me or not we discussed sumtin on forums before you frm the same sec sch as me... Starts wif a D, and is a v strict schOriginally posted by YI:what senior? i am still using an adult transit link hor. -
hi Delta 5.. i am afraid you had me mistaken with somebody else. my sec sch starts with a S. considering the hundreds of posting/articles i read each day, i am sorry to say that I had no recall of you. paiseh... my brain is only this small. nice knowing you though.Originally posted by Delta 5:No la rem me or not we discussed sumtin on forums before you frm the same sec sch as me... Starts wif a D, and is a v strict sch -
PaisehOriginally posted by YI:hi Delta 5.. i am afraid you had me mistaken with somebody else. my sec sch starts with a S. considering the hundreds of posting/articles i read each day, i am sorry to say that I had no recall of you. paiseh... my brain is only this small. nice knowing you though. 
Mistaken Identity...
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They r sold in states, not in singapore. I think taiwan have. Though orginate from singapore, but because of eco issues, they r not allowed to be sold here. Because AVA does not guarantee how they will change the ecosystems if being allowed into the wild.
You see, sg so small, small change here affect quite badly on the whole ecosystem.
I think taiwan has, not too sure.