Glass Catfish

Kryptopterus vitreolus

Also known as: Ghost Catfish

Formerly: Kryptopterus bicirrhis, Kryptopterus minor

A transparent, mid-water schooling catfish — you can see its spine through its body.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

73–79°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

4–15 dGH

Max size

2.8 in

Min tank

30 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Schooling (6+)

Swim level

Middle

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

6-8 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Thailand

Glass cats are shy and stress easily when kept alone or in small numbers, so a group of six-plus is essential. They want gentle flow, dim lighting, and calm tankmates.