Glass Fish

The Indian glassy fish, Parambassis ranga, is a species of freshwater fish in the Asiatic glassfish family (family Ambassidae) of order Perciformes. It is native to an area of south Asia from Pakistan to Malaysia.The Indian glassy fish has a striking transparent body revealing its bones and internal organs; the male develops a dark edge to the dorsal fin. The fish grows to a maximum overall length of 8.0 cm (3.1 in).It occurs in standing water, especially in impoundments, and it breeds prolifically during the rainy season. The species feeds on crustaceans, annelid worms, and other invertebrates. It is in turn prey for larger fish, including snakeheads (family Channidae).
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Common Name
Glass Fish
Other Common Names
Ghost fish
Scientific Name
Chanda ranga
Family
Chandidae
Community
General
Class
South American
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
2-3 inches
Feeding Habits
Prefers live brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and plankton. Freeze dried blood worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms and plankton.
CompatibilityPeaceful and schooling with each other. Can be territorial towards other fish.
Habitat
India-Thailand: Densely planted with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
Breeding
Female's have a slight yellow coloration to their bodies, and the males display a blue edge in their anal and dorsal fins.
Additional Comments
Painted versions of the Glass fish are available.