🐟 Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus)
🐟 Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus)
Freshwater Schooling Fish • Transparent Catfish • Peaceful Community Species • Midwater Swimmer
📋 The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a striking, fully transparent freshwater catfish prized for its crystal-clear body, graceful swimming, and calm schooling behavior.
This species thrives in clean water with gentle flow and subdued lighting, where its transparency becomes most visible.
Naturally shy but highly community friendly, Glass Catfish should be kept in groups to display confident, synchronized movement.
Their unique appearance and peaceful nature give them a rare species appeal, making them a favorite centerpiece schooling fish for planted and display aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Crystal-Clear Body: Fully transparent appearance
🌿 Peaceful Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups
⚪ Community Friendly: Safe with small, calm tankmates
📏 Rare Visual Appeal: One of the most unique freshwater fish
💧 Clean Water Lover: Sensitive to poor water quality
🧾 A Quick Look at the Glass Catfish
📛 Common Name: Glass Catfish / Ghost Catfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Kryptopterus vitreolus
👨👩👧 Family: Siluridae
🌍 Origin: Thailand & Southeast Asia
📏 Max Size: 6–8 cm (≈ 2.4–3.1″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.2
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful, shy
🏠 Min Tank Size: 80 L (≈ 20 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Midwater
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5–8 years
🍽️ Diet: Micro carnivore (small frozen & live foods)
🐣 Reproduction: Rare in captivity

















