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Kryptopterus minor
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Kryptopterus minor

Common Names: Glass Catfish
Synonyms: Silurus bicirrhis
Family: Siluridae
Category: Catfish_and_Bottom_Feeders
Distribution: Asia; South East Asia.
Main Ecosystem: River; River
Temperament: Schooling; Peaceful, schooling, and active.
Diet: Omnivore; Ominvore
Care: Feed good quality flakes, regularly suplementing with small live food such as blood worms or brine shrimp. Strong filtration and an open swimming space edged with plants is recommended.
pH:
6.5 - 7.8
Temperature:
22C - 27C
(72F - 81F)
Hardness:
Potential Size: Male: 8cm (3.1")
Female: 8cm (3.1")
Water Region: Middle Surface; Middle-Surface
Activity: Diurnal; Diurnal
Gender: Cannot be determined.
Breeding: Rare.
Variants:
Comments: Will congregate in the fastest flowing part of the tank.
Main Colours: Clear
Markings: No Markings
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Concave
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Submitted By: Adam
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