Parambassis ranga

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Indian Glassfish
Indian Glassfish
Species	Parambassis ranga
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L)
Size	3.15 in 6-8 cm (2.4-3.1")
pH	7.0 - 8.0
Temp.	293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 303.15 K 86 °F 545.67 °R20 -30 °C (68-86°F)
Water Hardness	9-19
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-6 years

[edit] Alternative names

Indian Glassfish, Indian Glassy Fish, 'Disco Fish' (dyed form, do not purchase)

[edit] Sexing

Male has a pointed swimbladder, whereas females' are rounded.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This species can be kept in communities, but such a community needs to include calm species, perhaps by the likes of Brachygobius.

[edit] Diet

Will not live on flake alone, and live and frozen foods should be offered regularly.

[edit] Feeding regime

Once or twice daily.

[edit] Environment Specifics

A brackish species that can tolerate freshwater for moderate lengths of time. Should be provided areas of cover in the from of plants and other decor.

[edit] Behaviour

Can be rather shy, but larger shoals tend to be much bolder.

[edit] Identification

Glassfish are known to be victims of the fad to have Dyed Fish. These fish traditionally have a transparent high-sided body with visible skeleton. If they are found with any hint of unnatural looking colour, they have been dyed and should not be purchased.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Seriously Fish