Glass Catfish

Add a touch of magic to your aquarium with the Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus), a truly unique species known for its completely transparent body. Native to the slow-moving rivers of Thailand, these peaceful, midwater schooling fish seem to float like ghosts — with bones and internal organs faintly visible through their crystal-clear skin.

Best kept in groups of 5 or more, Glass Catfish are gentle and shy, thriving in calm, well-planted tanks with soft lighting and a gentle current. Their distinctive appearance and graceful swimming make them a favourite among aquascaping and community tank enthusiasts.

Key Features:

• Grows to 8–10 cm

• Thrives at 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5

• Best kept in schools of 5+

• Peaceful and shy – ideal for calm community tanks

• Eats fine flakes, micro pellets, frozen daphnia, and brine shrimp

Why Choose Glass Catfish?

• Truly transparent body – one of the most unique fish in the hobby

• Non-aggressive, community-safe

• Constant midwater swimmers add life and motion

• Ideal for planted tanks and aquascapes

• Great conversation piece for visitors