Glass catfish

You can see straight through it to the spine. Timid, so keep a group in a calm, planted tank.

Glass catfish, side view

Care at a glance

Minimum tank29 gallons (110 L)
Temperature75–80°F (24–27°C)
pH6.0–7.5
How manyKeep at least 6 together
Adult size4 in (10.2 cm)
Where it livesThe middle of the tank
TypeFish

Good tank mates

Possible with care

Do not mix with

Open any pairing to see the reason.

Tank sizes that fit