Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis)
The Glass Catfish provides an instant attraction as ‘something different’ due to its virtually see-through body. In the aquarium the Glass Catfish is a timid and sensitive fish that is best mixed with other peaceful, small fish. Good water quality is essential and the fish prefer an open swimming area with flowing water, and a few hiding spots. Glass Catfish must be kept in groups and 6 is a recommended minimum, individuals or smaller numbers will become distressed. There are a number of closely related species in the Kryptopterus family, which may all be sold under the name Glass or Ghost catfish
Glass Catfish Facts
Behaviour : Peaceful, shoaling
Typical size : 10cm
Max size : 14cm
Tank Area : Middle, top
Min Tank Size : 90cm
Min Number in Tank : 6
Temp Min : 22℃ Max : 26℃
Feeding : Flake, frozen, live foods
pH Range : 6-8.5
Hardness : vs,s,m,h,vh
Family Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | Synonyms Silurus bicirrhis, Cryptopterus bicirrhis, Kryptopterus minor | Other names Ghost Catfish, Ghostfish | Origin Asia; Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo | Natural Water Conditions pH 6-8, very soft to hard | Natural Habitat Fast flowing areas of large rivers.
