Glass Catfish:
COMMON NAMES:
•   Glass Catfish
•   Glass Cats

LATIN NAME:
•   Kryptopterus bicirrhis

pH:   
•   7.1

WATER TEMP:
•   74-78 deg. F.

AVG. MAX. SIZE:
•   5 inches / 10 cm.

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TANK SIZE:
•   Do not place in tanks smaller than 25 gallons, 35+ gallons is preferred.

BREEDING:
•   Egg-layers

FEEDING:
•   Prefers Live foods, but will eat about anything.

NOTE:
•   They do best when in schools of at least four or more.

LIGHTING:
•   Bright, but not direct sunlight.

TEMPERAMENT:
•   Peaceful, very good community fish. Best in tanks 35+ gals.


COMMENTS:
•   A very unusual fish due to its transparent skin. Very delicate fish and not best for beginners. They do need plenty of plants and/or rockeries to swim and hide in.

•   Sensitive to Malachite Green, use caution when selecting medications.