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Indian Glassfish (Parambassis ranga)
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| Indian Glassfish | |
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| Indian Glassfish | |
| Species | Parambassis ranga |
| Family | Ambassidae |
| 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") |
| sg | 1 - 1.010 |
| pH | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
9-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-6 years |
| Habitat | |
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[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 décor.
[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.
