Indian glassfish
Parambassis ranga · Ambassidae
Also known as Glass perch, Glassy fish
Intermediate
Transparent Indian native — buy only unpainted fish; injected 'disco' colour is dye and it kills them.
In short: An Indian glassfish needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 7–8.2. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
Updated
- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 7–8.2
- Adult size
- 8 cm (3.1 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 7–8.2
- Hardness
- 8–22 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Diet
- Carnivore — bloodworm, brine, mysis, small pellets.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
- Water type
- Brackish
- Biotope
- Slow rivers and tidal ponds with dense plants
- Natural conditions
- Fine in hard fresh water, better with a little salt (up to about 1.005).
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- MollyKnight gobyRainbowfish
- Avoid
- Fin nippersVery soft acidic tanksDyed stock
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have a bluish fin edge and a darker swim bladder outline.
- Notes
- Scatters eggs among plants in slightly brackish water.
- Common ailments
- IchDamage and infection from dye injection
Will it fit your tank?
Sign in and AquaLog compares Indian glassfish against every tank you track — volume, water type, temperature and pH — then adds it to your livestock in one tap.
Sign in to check my tanks
