Glass catfish

Common name(s) Glass catfish, Ghost catfish, Ghostfish Picture of Glass Catfish

Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans

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 21-26^oC (70-79^oF)

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.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name(s)	Glass catfish, Ghost catfish, Ghostfish	Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics `© Sean Evans`
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	21-26^oC (70-79^oF)
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.