Indian glassfish
Parambassis ranga
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 80 L
- Maximum size
- 6 cm
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Group size
- ≥ 6
- Diet
- Carnivore
Care at a glance
The Indian glassfish is so translucent that in backlight you can see its bones and organs; adult males take on a golden glow and orange-edged fins. It comes from slow-flowing waters in South Asia, where the water is often slightly mineral-rich.
Artificially injected, brightly coloured specimens are still offered in the trade; the injection weakens the fish and the colour fades again, so leave those alone. Keep it in a group in a calm tank and feed small live or frozen foods, as it often accepts dry food only sparingly.
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