CATFISH – GLASS / PHANTOM
Kryptopterus vitreolus
$14.99
The Glass Catfish, also know as the Phantom Catfish, has a restricted range along a series of coastal river basins in Peninsular Thailand. As their name describes, the Glass catfish has an overall transparent body in which you can observe their internal skeletal features. A unique addition into the community aquarium, Glass catfish do have some specific environmental requirements in order to thrive (see ‘Care Requirements’ section). Glass catfish are a tight schooling fish, requiring at least 6 to 8 individuals to avoid skittishness. An adult Glass catfish can reach a size of approximately 2.5″.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Live Plant Safe: Yes
General Description: The Glass Catfish, also know as the Phantom Catfish, has a restricted range along a series of coastal river basins in Peninsular Thailand. As their name describes, the Glass catfish has an overall transparent body in which you can observe their internal skeletal features. A unique addition into the community aquarium, Glass catfish do have some specific environmental requirements in order to thrive (see ‘Care Requirements’ section). Glass catfish are a tight schooling fish, requiring at least 6 to 8 individuals to avoid skittishness. An adult Glass catfish can reach a size of approximately 2-1/2″.
Diet Requirements: In the wild Glass catfish are thought to be primarily carnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates and zooplankton suspended in the water column. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and calanus. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.
Care Requirements: An established minimum 20 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Glass catfish. Glass catfish are intolerable of nitrite or ammonia spikes. Biweekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters favorable (Nitrates < 15 ppm), as Glass catfish cannot withstand deteriorating water parameters. Given the environments in which they come from, Glass catfish like gentle water flow, softer water and a more acidic pH. The aquarium should be aquascaped with driftwood and other natural-looking arrangements that will provide security to your school of Glass catfish. Some live floating plants are also appreciated. Glass catfish are extremely peaceful and rarely conflict with tank mates. Their timid nature, however, may make them not suitable for typical community aquariums that have overly rambunctious species. Mix Glass catfish with fish that have a similar temperament, and those that will not outcompete them in food resources. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 4-10, pH 4.0-7.0.
Purchase Size:Â Medium: 1-1/2” to 1-3/4”
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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