Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar,
Thailand, Malaysia.
Min Tank Size:
A well planted 20 gallon for a school of 6.
Diet:
Omnivorous, Flake, frozen and loves live food.
Behavior:
Timid.
Water:
68 to 86°F (20-30°C), pH 7 to 8.2 , dH range: 9
- 19.
Care:
Easy with a frequent water changes and a varied
diet.
Communities:
Good with other peaceful species.
Suitability:
Good for all.
Note:
There is a common practice of injecting these
fish with colored dies and selling them as “Painted Glass Fish.”
This is a painful process for the fish and makes them very prone
to disease.
