Thursday, May 12, 2011

Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhus)

The fascinating Glass Catfish is almost completely transparent. The internal organs can be clearly seen through the body wall. It does best in groups. Individuals usually remain together, hovering tail down among plants in midwater. A docile species, the Glass Catfish should not be kept with active, aggressive tankmates. These fish will often orient themselves facing the outflow from a power filter. In the wild, this behavior positions them to snatch food carried by the current.

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