Indian Glassfish

Parambassis ranga

Also known as: Glass Perchlet, Indian Glass Perch, Asiatic Glassfish

A see-through perchlet whose skeleton and organs are visible through its body.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

7–8

Hardness

8–20 dGH

Max size

3 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Schooling (6+)

Swim level

Middle

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

3-5 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

South Asia to Myanmar and Thailand

Keep six or more in hard, slightly alkaline water with plants for cover. They prefer live and frozen foods over flakes. Never buy dyed or painted glassfish, since the dye process harms them and shortens their lives.