Kryptopterus bicirrhis

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Glass Catfish
Glass Catfish
Species	Kryptopterus bicirrhis
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L)
Size	15.24 cm 3-6 " (7.6-15.2cm)
pH	6.5 - 7.5
Temp.	297.594 K 24.444 °C 535.67 °R 300.928 K 27.778 °C 541.67 °R76 -82 °F (24.4-27.8°C)
Water Hardness	6-10
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Glass Catfish, Glass Cats, Ghost Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Kryptopterus bicirrus, Cryptopterichthys bicirrhis, Kryptopterus minor, Silurus bicirrhis

[edit] Sexing

These fish are difficult to sex, however, females are a little plumper when mature.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Does well in a peaceful community tank. Keep this fish in groups of 4 or more.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake, benefits from live foods such as bloodworm.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment specifics

This fish can be quite sensitive to water conditions, so is best suited to mature tanks with regular small water changes.

[edit] Behaviour

Passive and can be shy, and very accepting of their own species. This is a tight schooling fish and needs the company of its own kind.

[edit] Identification

Silver head, with a long transparent body, skeleton is visible

[edit] Pictures

Glass Catfish

Glass Catfish shoal

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Scot Cat
• Planet Catfish
• Mongabay