The glass Catfish, sometimes known as the ghost fish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis) is an intresting addition to the freshwater tropical aquarium, preferring to be kept in groups of 8 or more, they prefer to have open swimming areas as well as planted areas in which to seek shelter.
The fish origionate from Sumatra, Java and Borneo and search for their food during daylight hours, in captivity they prefer to eat live food such a bloodworm, and daphnia. Newly hatched brine shrimp are an excellent, nutricianaloption for these and many other community fish. If such live food is not readily avaliable the glass catfish will soon take to quality dried foods such as freeze dried and flaked varietys.
These unique fish are full of character and will always be a discussion point being completely transparent, allowing anyone viewing the tank to see the internal "workings" of these fish. Their spinal colum, ribs, brains, stomachs and swim bladders are all clearly visable.
These fish will grow to a maximum of 8 - 10 cm in the aquarium, prefering a PH of 6 - 7.5, a temperature of 24 - 28oC and a hardness of 1 - 16 dH
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