Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Glass catfish, Ghost catfish, Ghostfish |
| Scientific name: | Kryptopterus bicirrhis |
| Synonyms: | Silurus bicirrhis |
| Size: | Up to 6" (15cm), but usually smaller. |
| Origin: | Southeast Asia |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank with open swimming spaces and moderate water flow. |
| Compatibility: | Peaceful community fish. |
| Temperature: | 21-26oC (70-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Ideally, fairly soft and slightly acidic (pH 6.2-7.0). |
| Feeding: | An insectivore, its diet should include live foods such as Daphnia. May take flake. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | No detailed reports. |
| Comments: |
Unlike most catfish, the glass catfish is a mid-water shoaling fish, and should always be kept as a group.
It may be difficult to acclimatise initially, and close attention should be paid to water quality.
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