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Talk:GloFish
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I reverted the edits because they not written in an appropriate manner, and I really think the information is wrong. The article also specifically states 'intentional breeding' is illegal. This AFAIK is true for genetically engineered fish. --Brian 03:21, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
Indeed, Glofish are a product of the science industry, they are copyrighted. They were never meant for the pet trade. I have heard that they have dyed some Danios to replicate the Glofish and these are sold cheaper than proper Glofish. Their colour would obviously fade while true Glofish wouldn't. They are also illegal full stop in the UK and probably some other countries due to their genetically modified status. --Cat 13:28, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
They may not be originally meant for the pet trade. But I've heard of American entrepreneurs approaching the scientists and getting a license to sell them. But it's a condition of the license that they're not suppose to breed them. Quite how they can stop this is beyond me.
I'm told that adding the glow gene to animals is now considered 'trivial' and 2nd year biology students routinely do it. But the fact that you need a special aquarium set up in the dark to view this weird looking animal will prove to put most people off buying them. I'd be more worried if they start playing around with colour genes. Now that will cause a massive trade in GM pets.
--Quatermass 15:42, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
There are 4 retail chains near my home that sell these and one local fish store. They are real easy to get here in the US. - Hpglow
Why does that license remind me of MP3 files sold by online music companies? ;-) --Quatermass 23:37, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
Yeah it does seem odd that you could even patent a living creature.
