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Where Does GloFish Live?

Various (Danio rerio, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi, etc.)

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Where to find GloFish

Water type
freshwater
Depth
Not applicable (aquarium species). In the wild, the base species inhabit shallow, slow-moving waters.
Environment
Primarily captive-bred for aquariums. Wild populations of the original species inhabit various freshwater environments, including rivers, streams, and ponds.
Geographic range
Artificially produced and distributed globally through the aquarium trade. The native ranges of the base species vary widely (e.g., Southeast Asia for Danio rerio, South America for Gymnocorymbus ternetzi).

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