Species Profile
Indian Glassfish
Parambassis ranga
Oddballspeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
68–79°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen, live, small flake
Notes
Transparent body shows the spine clearly. Often sold as 'painted glassfish' with injected dye, an inhumane practice; only buy undyed natural specimens. Wants slightly brackish water for long-term health.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Indian Glassfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Indian Glassfishin 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.
Yoyo Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pictus Catfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Clown Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Denison's Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Severum
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Weather Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rainbow Shark
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Red Tail Shark
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Siamese Algae Eater
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Chinese Algae Eater
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Silver Dollar
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rope Fish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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