Striped Glass Catfish

General information

The Striped Glass Catfish is a popular freshwater species in the aquarium trade due to its transparent body and striped appearance. They are native to Southeast Asia and can reach a length of up to 6 inches (15 cm) in captivity. This species is peaceful and should be kept in a school of at least 5 individuals.

In the wild, the Striped Glass Catfish feeds on small aquatic insects and crustaceans. In captivity, they can be fed a varied diet including live and frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. They may also accept high-quality dry foods.

It can be difficult to determine the sex of Striped Glass Catfish as they do not have any distinguishing physical characteristics. Males may be slightly larger and more slender than females, but this is not always the case.

Breeding Striped Glass Catfish in captivity is rare and difficult. They are egg scatterers and do not exhibit any parental care. It is recommended to keep a group of at least 10 individuals to increase the likelihood of spawning.

The Striped Glass Catfish is generally hardy and disease-resistant. However, they may be susceptible to common freshwater diseases such as Ich and fungal infections. Maintaining good water quality and a balanced diet can help prevent these issues.

The Striped Glass Catfish is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

The Striped Glass Catfish is a peaceful species and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish. However, they may be eaten by larger or more aggressive tank mates.

It is important to properly acclimate Striped Glass Catfish to their new environment to reduce stress and increase their chances of survival. This can be done by slowly adding small amounts of water from the aquarium to their transport bag over a period of 30-60 minutes.