Parambassis siamensis

Alternative names

 * Siamese Glassfish

Sexing

 * Difficult to visually sex this fish. Mature females may have eggs visible in their bellies when in breeding condition.

Tank compatibility

 * This is a peaceful and relatively shy shoaling fish. Should be kept in groups of at least 6 with similar sized peaceful fish such as Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish and Cherry Barbs.

Diet

 * Should accept most foods including pellet and flake food as well as live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Requires a mature tank with dark substrate and dense planting, floating plants are beneficial as they do not like bright lighting. It is a true freshwater fish unlike it's cousin, Parambassis ranga.

Behaviour

 * A generally peaceful shoaling fish. Males can be territorial and chase one another, but it rarely results in any injuries. A big shoal should avoid any problems.

Identification

 * An oval-shaped fish with an almost transparent body with spine and stomach visible. The fins are also transparent. Can be mis-sold as Parambassis ranga.