Re: GloFish Zebra Danio Question

On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:07:05 GMT, nanoreef <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc   : 
  
>In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Dinky wrote:
>> 
>> In the US, water temperatures are well below
>> the danio's threshold for procreation.
>
>One would think that but have a look at the map on this USGS webpage:
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>http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/SpFactSheet.asp?speciesID=505
>
>Conneticut?? Apearently danios are even more hardy then we thought.
>
>
>I am concerned that if these fish are toxic they could be a really
>nasty invasive species. Otherwise I don't have a problem with these
>fish. I think that they are better then painted fish.


Interesting link!  I bet they could not survive winter in Conneticut.