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Hi i was thinking about getting some glass fish for my tank. But people say that they are boring and hard to look after. I would like to know what you guys think

One was at the lfs a long time with no other friends coming in. I finally purchased it and am waiting for an opportunity to get more. Mine is NOT painted. He is a decent addition to a community tank, but I wish I had been able to find other glass fish by now.

I do not consider it to be boring. I also have glass catfish, and find the means of camoflage to be very interesting.

Good luck if you get them.

I've had a group of glass catfish for a while now. In my experience with them, they pretty much pick a spot in the tank they like and hover there unless it's feeding time (because they're shy, and sensitive to water conditions). However people, especially kids, really find "the see-through fish" interesting. :-)
If you want an active fish, you may want to look elsewhere, however I have found them to be a nice addition to my tank. Just keep in mind they are a schooling fish, so you need several, keep a close eye on the chemical levels, and have some high plants or hiding places for them for when they get shy.
Let us know how it works out! :-)

IME glass catfish are some what boring. I like to see my fish active and swimming, but,like said above, they pick a spot in the tank and chill there most of the time. They are sensitive to some chemicals and medications so beware before adding chems to your tank. They get extremely nervous when there are active swimming fish in the tank with them and stay hiddin or out of the way most of the time. I had a school of 6 in my tank. 5 would stay in the back left corner ALL THE TIME, and my 1 rebel would stay in the far right corner. Not much action, but an interesting fish none the less. Hope this helps!

Fish CAN fly!

thanks maby i will think about a diffrent fish but any other comments are most welcome

may have been said, but from my past it didn't turn out good. they need a school as well as a good current, as they can't stop swimming. and a school to provide protection.

IME glass cats are more active in longer tanks (there river fish i think)and in large schools like 8 or more

I have a school of 10. They are a great fish but rather inactive, except @ feeding time. The school very tightly and sit in one chosen spot.

newowner summed up their behaviour quite well.

They make a great secondary school, as in complementing something else. I have mine in with some Moonlight gouramis and most ppl notice them after they checked out the Moonlights. More numbers the better. I love 'em