{"product_id":"glofish®-shark-galactic-purple","title":"GloFish® Shark – Galactic Purple®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloFish® Shark – Galactic Purple®\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliantly colored fluorescent freshwater fish developed from the Rainbow Shark, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike dyed or artificially colored fish, GloFish® inherit their fluorescent coloration genetically. The Galactic Purple® Shark displays vivid purple coloration that becomes especially striking under blue aquarium lighting. Despite the common name “shark,” this fish is not a true shark and is instead a member of the freshwater carp and minnow family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant fluorescent purple coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloFish® variety of the Rainbow Shark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-aggressive and territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily occupies the lower portion of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept as the only Rainbow\/GloFish Shark in most aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e GloFish® Shark – Galactic Purple®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorescent Rainbow Shark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galactic Purple®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galactic Purple® Shark is known for its intense purple coloration and sleek, shark-like body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts coloration is inherited rather than applied through dyes or injections. GloFish® fluorescent fish produce fluorescent proteins that make their colors particularly noticeable under blue or ultraviolet-spectrum aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder standard aquarium lighting, the fish maintains a distinctive purple appearance, while blue lighting can dramatically enhance its fluorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloFish® Sharks are based on the Rainbow Shark and can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough juveniles are often sold at a much smaller size, they require enough aquarium space to accommodate their adult size and increasingly territorial behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e40-gallon aquarium or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended as a practical minimum for an adult GloFish® Shark, with larger aquariums preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tank approximately four feet long provides significantly more usable territory than a tall aquarium of similar volume. A \u003cstrong\u003e55-gallon aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for an adult specimen, particularly when housed with other community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloFish® Sharks require the same general care as their non-fluorescent Rainbow Shark counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75–81°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable water quality with effective biological filtration and regular partial water 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Galactic Purple® GloFish® Sharks have been developed to express fluorescent proteins that produce their distinctive purple appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalactic Purple® coloration can be enjoyed under standard aquarium lighting, but blue-spectrum lighting makes the fluorescent coloration appear significantly brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA normal day\/night cycle should still be maintained. Avoid leaving aquarium lights on continuously, as fish require a regular dark period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat species is the Galactic Purple® GloFish® Shark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a fluorescent form of the Rainbow Shark, \u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the GloFish® Shark a real shark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a freshwater cyprinid related to carp and minnows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does a Galactic Purple® GloFish® Shark get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults generally reach approximately 5–6 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre GloFish® Sharks aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are considered semi-aggressive and territorial, particularly as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two GloFish® Sharks together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally no. 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