Glass Catfish is different from any
other typical fish that we have seen, in the sense that we can actually see
through to their internal body. It is also known as Indian Ghosts, Ghost Fish,
or Glass Cats.
The glass catfish is from the genus
of Kryptopterus and one of the most unusual fish commonly kept in the hobby,
and it is certainly the most transparent living sea creature. The fish was
included its smaller relative the ghost catfish but now its known as K. minor. It
is a unique transparent fish that offers fish-keepers an incomparable view of
its whole internal organs. The fish is like a living skeleton whose organs,
including its swim bladder and vertebral column are also visible.
As a true schooling fish the Glass
Cats should be kept in groups of five or more to stay healthy and happy in
order to survive and thrive. If the fish are not kept in the aquarium in
groups, they will often go into a state of stress, stop eating and waste away.
The Ghost / Glass Catfish do not like a lot of light and is most active during
dawn and dusk. Its loves a low light condition and
that’s why it will usually hide from the light. However, they will come into
the open and swim around in darkness. The fish should be kept in aquariums with
plenty of rocky coves and hiding places, as well as dense, live vegetation.
Glass
Catfish Factoids
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Family
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Siluridae
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Genus
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Kryptopterus
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Origin
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Sumatra, Java,
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Max. Size
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15 cm (5.9 in)
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Care Level
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Moderate
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Temperament
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Peaceful
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Water
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Keep them in
clean water
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Water Conditions
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75-80° F, KH
8-12, pH 6.5-7.0
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Foods
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Small worms,
brine shrimp, flake foods
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Plants
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Tend to gather
around plants
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Breeding
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Unlikely
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They are very peaceful and a great
community fish that will give their caretakers hours of enjoyment and it is the
only fish of the whole World that, you can see right through them!
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