Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus bicirrhis
Origin: Thailand, Java, Sumatra, Borneo.

Temperament: Fairly good community fish. Peaceful.

Size: Up to 10cm (4")

Temperature: 70-80°F or 21-27°C

pH Level: 6.5 to 7.0

Food: Flake food, pellets, worms, crustaceans, insects.

Tank Setup: Must be kept with peaceful species, and there must be retreats for them, such as plants, crevices, etc.

Breeding: Not known to have been bred in captivity.

Sexing: Difficult..

Comments: This fish is very delicate. If you are going to keep it, make sure it is in a shoal of six or more, they feel more secure in bigger numbers.
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