Indian Glass Fish
Indian Glass Fish is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 68-86°F (20-30°C) and a pH of 7-8.5.
Also searched as: indian glassfish, parambassis ranga
Quick facts
Transparent body. Avoid dyed fish. Needs brackish or hard water.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68-86°F (20-30°C) |
| pH | 7-8.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Molly Fishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Platymin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8.2. Both species are peaceful.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Celebes Rainbowfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Australian Rainbowfishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Rainbow Fishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Daisy's Blue Ricefishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Forktail Blue-Eyemin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galParadise Fishmin tank 20 galChinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 galConvict Cichlidmin tank 30 gal
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