GloFish® fluorescent fish come in a variety of species and colors of tropical fish. From bettas and danios to tetras, barbs and even sharks – all are brilliant under white LEDs and their color dazzles under blue LEDs!
What kind of water do GloFish need?
Glofish like a tropical environment with warm water. The temperature should remain between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the hardy glofish can live in temperatures down to 62 degrees. Avoid drastic temperature changes to help prevent stress in your fish, which often leads to illness.
Are GloFish cold water fish?
All GloFish except for the danios need a heater because they are tropical fish that require temperatures of approximately 75-80°F (24-27°C) to stay healthy. If you keep them at a room temperature of 68-72°F (20-22°C), the continuous stress of being too cold can cause them to get sick.
Are GloFish tropical fish?
GloFish are tropical fish and are unable to survive in non-tropical environments. Their non-fluorescent counterparts have been sold to aquarium owners worldwide for more than fifty years. Despite all these years of widespread distribution, they are only found in tropical environments.
What type of fish is a GloFish? – Related Questions
What is the lifespan of GloFish?
The average Glofish lifespan is 3-8 years; however, this varies based on the species and care they receive.
Can GloFish live in tap water?
GloFish Water Conditioner is safe and effective for all tropical fish. Makes tap water safe for GloFish fluorescent fish.
Can you put tropical fish in a GloFish tank?
In short, it depends on which kind of Glofish you have or want. Small tropical schooling fish from communities such as gouramies, guppies, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and others are a reasonable fit in general. Bear in mind that peaceful bottom-dwellers such as loaches and plecos should not be put along a Glo shark.
What tropical fish can live with GloFish?
Tank Mates? You can keep them in a community tank with other active peaceful fish of similar size. Good choices include other Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Zebra danios ,small Barbs and other GloFish.
Do GloFish need certain tanks?
If you plan on getting 5 to 6 Glofish then a 20-gallon tank will be suitable. Keeping them in 3, 5 or 10 gallons of water will result in poor life quality and aggression. For a 9 to 10 Glofish tank, it’s advisable to provide 30 gallons of water for a living space.
Are GloFish hard to take care of?
They are a peaceful fish that’s great in a community tank, but they might nip the fins of slow-moving tank mates like Bettas. You should keep them in a school of at least five, but larger numbers are always better. They’re very easy to care for and will readily accept flake, pelleted or frozen foods.
How often should GloFish be fed?
Experts suggest feeding your fish relatively small amounts of food once or twice a day. If they eat all of the food within a few minutes, it is okay to add a bit more, as long as they eat all (or at least most) of it within a short period of time.
How often should I change my GloFish tank?
Twice a month if you have a lot of fish, or if you have fish that produce more waste, such as goldfish or cichlids. Clean your filter of any sludge, particularly if it has an impeller, every other month. Do a 25% water change once a month.
Can GloFish live without a heater?
Yes, Glofish need a heater, because all glofish species are tropical fish, which thrive in colder water temperatures.
Do Glofish need special lights?
Now, these proteins can’t be expressed unless they’re exposed to light in the blue to UV range. That’s why although your Glofish appear colorful and bright in white light, they don’t actually sparkle unless they’re illuminated with UV light.
How many Glofish Can I put in a 10 gallon tank?
We recommend keeping just one Tetra per gallon of tank space.
Do Glofish like to be alone?
The most important thing you need to know about GloFish is that they are freshwater aquarium fish. Like their non-fluorescent counterparts, they are schooling species that prefer to be kept in groups with five or more of their own kind.
How can you tell if a GloFish is happy?
Generally speaking, following are some of the ways you can tell if your fish are happy.
- They swim back and forth freely and energetically around the tank.
- Quite like humans, happy fish might have a vibrant glow to their skin.
- They do not appear fearful of the other fish in the tank.
- They are breathing normally.
Do GloFish need gravel in their tank?
GloFish Aquarium gravel completes your GloFish experience and complements GloFish. This gravel is specially selected to stand out under the blue lighting in your GloFish aquarium. Simply add gravel to your aquarium, decorate with GloFish plants and add your GloFish.
Do GloFish lay eggs?
A female GloFish releases pheromones that initiate courtship behavior in the male. The male releases gonadal pheromones, causing ovulation to occur in the female. Female GloFish have the capability to lay eggs every two to three days. A single clutch can contain up to several hundred eggs.