In the Trade: New Glofish Pristella Tetras

12 Aug, 2022

The X-Ray or Pristella Tetra, Pristella maxillaris, is a peaceful shoaling fish that is commonly aquacultured. Now, it is the latest species to be genetically engineered and marketed as a GloFish®.
The X-Ray or Pristella Tetra, Pristella maxillaris, is a peaceful shoaling fish that is commonly aquacultured. Now, it is the latest species to be genetically engineered and marketed as a GloFish®.

via Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale

“Hey folks,” writes Nautilus sales manager Joe Hiduke, “New GloFish are here!!!! I have an entire new line of GloFish available this week; GloFish Pristellas. They’re available in three different colors, the first time we’ve had a roll-out with such a nice mix. They keep a little of the Pristella Tetra pattern and color in the fins, so they are distinct from the traditional GloFish tetras. Also, they offer a different body shape, and are a bit more active. The color is exceptional, every bit as bright as the other GloFish lines.”

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Matt Pedersen

Matt Pedersen is a Sr. Editor and Associate Publisher with Reef To Rainforest Media, LLC & CORAL Magazines, and is a Sr. Editor and Publishing Partner with Aquatic Media Press, LLC & AMAZONAS Magazine. Matt has kept aquariums for 38 years, has worked in most facets of the aquarium trade, is an active aquarist and fish breeder (both marine and freshwater), and was recognized with the 2009 MASNA Award as the MASNA Aquarist of the Year.

3 Comments

  1. September 14, 2022

    Is the colour injected into the fish or is it true pigment of the fish themselves?

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      September 16, 2022

      The original fish are genetically modified. The type of genes that cause corals and jellyfish to fluoresce are inserted, and when successful, the fish create the fluorescent proteins. Absolutely not injected/dyed. The trait is heritable, although it’s protected via patent, so unauthorized breeding of the fish could land an aquarist in hot water.

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