Species Profile
Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
Also known as: Ghost Catfish, Indian Ghost Fish, Phantom Catfish
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Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–80°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Micro pellets, frozen, live, flake
Notes
Transparent body shows the entire skeleton and internal organs. Schools mid-water during the day, unusual for a catfish. Sensitive to stress, water quality, and lone individuals (group of 6+ essential). Best in established community tanks.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Glass Catfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Glass Catfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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