What's your opinion on Glofish?
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I like the bright colors, but there's plenty of other bright fish that are that way naturally. I don't find them morally offensive to the extent I do tattooed and dyed fish, but I don't wish to financially contribute to genetically manipulating fish by purchasing them.
I will admit that I have not read all of the posts on this thread...but here is my 2 cents.....I think Glo-fish (danios) are really pretty and colorful but it also brings to mind genetically engineered meat/livestock. It is just not natural - I do not want to eat something that has been humanly/genetically modified - it just aint right.....leave mother nature alone. She has enough beauty for us all to behold without man steppin in to muck it all up...............I seem to be on the soap box alot tonite.....sorry. :huh:
I agree with noodles. It's just my personal belief but I would take a naturally colored fish over anything modified by humans any day.
I'm not a fan of the unnatural colors, but I'm not against this kind of gene manipulation. I don't see it as cruel unless people release these fish into the wild.
Sorry to break it to you, but it's highly likely that you're already eating genetically altered foods (meat and produce).
GloFish® Red Zebra Danio is a spectacular variation of the Zebra Danio, Brachydanio rerio. Just as hardy and active as its traditional counterpart, this fish displays a stunning red flouresence -- even under standard lighting. Originally bred to help detect environmental pollutants in natural waterways, this fish is now available to aquarium hobbyists through limited distribution.
But I like them, and if I could afford them I would :S.
But I like them, and if I could afford them I would :S.
I'm not sure if this point was brought up in the thread because I haven't read it, but since the purpose of glofish was initially to detect pollution in certain areas, would the people that are against glofish rather they use harsh chemicals to test the pollution or use glofish?
You might be thinking that the chemicals aren't that harsh, and even if they are, it's a small amount. Well, the chemicals themselves may or may not be detrimental to the environment, but the process of either manufacturing or extracting the chemicals would probably add some pollution to the environment. Also, even if it's just a small amount, it will add up over time.
I assume the environmental impact of raising a bunch of glofish is less than making all those chemicals to test water, so what do you pick, genetically engineered fish, or chemicals that impact the environment?
You might be thinking that the chemicals aren't that harsh, and even if they are, it's a small amount. Well, the chemicals themselves may or may not be detrimental to the environment, but the process of either manufacturing or extracting the chemicals would probably add some pollution to the environment. Also, even if it's just a small amount, it will add up over time.
I assume the environmental impact of raising a bunch of glofish is less than making all those chemicals to test water, so what do you pick, genetically engineered fish, or chemicals that impact the environment?
