{"product_id":"glofish-electric-green-angelfish","title":"GloFish® Electric Green® Angelfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGloFish® Electric Green® Angelfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking fluorescent freshwater angelfish with brilliant green coloration, graceful movement, and the tall body shape and flowing fins that make angelfish such popular centerpiece fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany individuals may also develop \u003cstrong\u003eorange coloration on the head\u003c\/strong\u003e, and natural dark patches, marbling, or speckling can become more noticeable as the fish matures. Each fish can develop a slightly different appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloFish® fluorescent fish are \u003cstrong\u003enot painted, injected, or dyed\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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