Would you buy this?
I know this might be old news, but do you know that Taikong Corp, a Taipei-based pet fish breeder turned biotech firm, has genetically engineered a type of glowing fish called “Night Pearl”, hoping that the fish would be a big hit in the aquariums stores? Instead they were criticised for their work by concerned environmentalists who were worried that, if released into nature, might pose a threat in the ecosystem.
I personally think this fish is not good looking at all, and the glow makes them look fake. They look like zebra danios. I’d much rather buy fish with natural colors which are much more pretty than these. What do you think?
Read more:
Genetically-modified fish seen making big splash
Frankenfish on Sale in Taiwan
GM fish glows in the bowl
Pet Fish that Glow in the Dark Confiscated