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	Glass Catfish
Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Has anyone kept them? I am looking for the size they grow to. I've seen profiles with sizes anywhere from 3" (Planet Catfish) up to 6", which is a big difference considering they need a group of 5-6. Steph I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	Depends which species you're referring to as "Glass Catfish", as quite a few species end up with that appelation. The one I know of as being THE "Glass Catfish", Kryptoperus bicirrhis, allegedly attains a max SL of 4 inches according to most of the textbooks. And, has a definite psychological need for its own kind (mimimum shoal size 6-8 individuals). However, there's an African Glass Catfish (Genus Schilbe) which can reach 1 foot in length. I assume you're not going to keep these Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I should have added the scientific name Kryptopterus minor when I was typing. I think they are the same as what you are talking about just renamed (per planet catfish). Thanks for the help. I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Alkyne Mega Fish Posts: 1053 Kudos: 2064 Votes: 23 Registered: 29-Apr-2003	As well, these guys need fast flowing water, as you will see them congregate in the water that is fastest flowing, near plants or hiding spots. They are quite shy fish, and don't do well with very active fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	The kryopteris bichirus are pretty shy, yes, and shoaling... they would do best in a long tank with lost of room to swim around and a fairly good current. Oh, and you may need to feed fresh food at first, but over time they will get used to flake. [span class="edited"][Edited by superlion 2004-07-27 13:53][/span] ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Thanks for the replies. They are going in a 55 with a transparent knife and some cories. Should be a pretty mellow tank. I have an emperor 400 and a whisper 40 on the tank, that should be enough water movement. Steph I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56


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