From the article: Glow In The Dark Fish
Created via genetic manipulation using material from jellyfish, it's easy to understand why the Glofish fish sparks plenty of conversation. What do you think - should fish be genetically engineered? Should they be banned?
Seriously?
- Why bother banning them? I have a school of them in my freshwater aquarium, and I can assure you that these fish are about as happy and perky and lively as any other fish on the market. They aren't dyed, they aren't injected. They simply pass their genes to their offspring. If they're released into the wild they'd be killed~ I wouldn't worry about their DNA getting mixed into the wildlife gene pool. C'mon now. We're going to go after a perfectly happy, thriving GM fish while other fish like the tetras are being injected..? There are far worse problems on this planet than people enjoying a perfectly happy, stable fish that's been GM'd. If we want to get technical, these don't even "glow". They absorb and emit light.. so what color they show up as really depends on your light source. They truely only look like they're "glowing" under a blacklight.
- —Guest Steph
No.
- For science, for medical reasons, for the advancement of knowledge, whatever. For human's amusement? Absolutely not. This distinctly reminds me of a story I heard once, when neighborhood children were shooting newborn kittens to death, for no reason. Humans are the most powerful species on Earth, and we are using this to make a kid smile once? Bull. People do this just to know they can, not for the betterment of science. Also, the animals aren't in pain? Are you an abnormally glowing zebra danio? No? Then shut up.
- —Guest Katie
Nope
- They weren't dyed or physically harmed so I have no problem with them. In fact I have a few in my tank and they look amazing under my plant lights. I have no problem with GM anything so long as the organism does not suffer. And when you think about this, I think it's a wonderful humane alternative for, say, kids who want flashy fish. This way they don't have to resort to dyed or tattooed fish. Instead they get an awesome flourescent fish! I work at a LFS that sells these, and I like seeing children's eyes light up at these fish. Rope them into this addictive and rewarding hobby at a young age, with an equally-pretty alternative to dyed or tattooed fish.
- —Guest heat
Glow in the dark cats?
- I want one can you make it hypoallergenic as well.
- —Guest Brian
It should not be banned
- As long as the genetic modification does not harm the fish. My friend has owned the same ones for almost 2 years now and they seem very happy. They get along well with his other fish. We have to understand that genetic modification is becoming more and more common and soon humans will be genetically modified as well. Now believe me I dont want to be genetically modified but it is inevitbley going to happen at the rate science is progress it wont be much longer and soon it will be the norm. Wont that be sweet gloHumans. Trademark and maybe we can genetically modify things to make them smarter like......... talking dogs?
- —Guest Sputnik234
Why do such a horrible thing!!!!!!!!!
- Why do such a horrible thing 2 these beautiful fish, who in thier right mind could do such a horrible thing,ban it !!!!!!!
- —Guest fish friend
No
- They should not be banned because it doesn't hurt the fish and as long as it doesn't hurt the fish its humane.
- —Guest guestgrl15
Going against nature
- I personally think that genetically modifying animals is wrong. My theory is that if you want a glowing fish there is probably one somewhere in the world so send some people to try to find it. It just happens to be that is to much of a challenge for humans so we just take the shortcut we are such a lazy animal
- —connorromanow
Just Don't
- We are subject to so many laws these days. Do we really need another one for this? Just don't buy them.
- —GeraldOlson
Glofish Ban?
- No, the glofish should not be banned. These fish were in use by the scientific community for some time before they became available to the generla fishkeeping public. Each fish is not altered, only the parents were altered many years ago. The fish breed true and the colors are transferred down to all generations now without further gene splicing. BTW, they do not "glow in the dark." They only glow under black light or some flourescents.
- —7John7
Harm?
- Genetic modification is one thing. Injecting is another. We have so many fish to take care of now, I don't feel we need GM fish, but morally it is OK. Injecting should be banned.
- —mathman47
Killie7
- Enough!!!!! do we really need this with soo many wonderful natural fish
- —Guest Killie7
Hmmmm?
- I think today I'll paint myself fluorescent green and go to the mall shopping. Now how silly would I look? Or maybe a white toy poodle would look better bright orange? Give me a break.
- —26.2
banned
- YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- —Guest Richie359
Not with animals
- There is a big difference genetically modifiying plants to improve crop yields from modifying animals because we want them to be a different color. It bothers me to do this with animals for our own pleasure. We wouldn't do it with human beings. Why is it okay to do this with animals?
- —Guest Paul B
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