I have had these in the past. They usually stayed in one corner of the tank and didn't move unless it was feeding time.

@johnwig285

2 жыл бұрын

OMG YES how accurate

@DeloneLohnes

8 ай бұрын

Mines always move around the tank and very active

@habibiiclickthelink7407

Ай бұрын

Mine dont eat

I had a couple dozen of these at one time and they were so unique and beautiful. I love their personalities. Sadly I lost all of them in a columnaris outbreak. It broke my heart and made me want to leave the hobby for a while. But I definitely want a tank that's only or mostly only ghost cats in the future.

@iliasdool1017

2 жыл бұрын

Awe Im sorry that happened I feel ur pain I took a break recently for over a year after all my plaites got wiped from ich. But I’m back now with 3 takes u got this! ❤️

what you explained is pretty accurate, i have about 10 of them and absolutely amazing fish

I have 7 of them in a 55g and I love them.

Thanks for this video 🙌 helped me choose which fish to buy

Really good video!! Your channel seems really cool!! Just subbed too!!

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy our content! 🙏

Absolutely fantastic video, thanks for all the great advice! They're a species I've wanted to keep for years. I must also ask, there's a different species of fish in the clip from 2:45-3:00 that almost resembles a peacock eel. Would you know what it was?

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video! We'd definitely recommend keeping Glass catfish. The species you saw is a Zebra spiny eel, Macrognathus zebrinus - an absolutely fascinating fish!

@reubensharpe21

2 жыл бұрын

@@fluval Thanks so much for the info!!

@djsagor41

2 жыл бұрын

0oio991

A fav of mine, have school of 8.

great video

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for the great video! In depth and helpful. What light does their iridescence show best in?

@fluval

3 ай бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed the video! A good quality, full-spectrum aquarium LED will show off their colors nicely - we use the Fluval Plant 3.0! 👌

thanks for sharing ! i used to own one GlassCatFish with a betta in a 10gallon. I've had it for a few years but he didn't grew as big as my friend's (who were bought together ) in her 55gal ! i knew nothing about that fish at the time ... Now i'm really missing it ! i really loved that fish and wish to offer them a better understood lifestyle this time. i already have 2 snails. I'm getting a Betta (maybe giant) and probably a Gold ring butterfly fish. i'm learning about Blue Phantom Pleco since i would like to own one too. Would my planted 23gal Fluval Vista be a good forever home for 7 GlassCatFish ? i wanted to get 3 but apparently it's not enough ... 5?

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! You'll want a slightly larger aquarium for Glass Catfish - we recommend at least 30 gallons for a group, but larger would be better! We keep ours in a 55 gallon tank. 👍

Would these be okay with green tetras and cherry shrimp in a large heavily planted tank?

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shayna, yes they would be! 😊

Has anyone figured out how to spawn them?

Dang, I just ordered 6 of these guys along with a few other community fish, guppies and loaches etc, I set my new 55 gallon tank up about a month ago with substrate and all natural plants, now that I hear this info, my only concern is my tank is still too new, had a couple of rain storms and was able to capture about 30 gallons of rain water, mixed with city water, don’t know if that makes a difference, the few fish I recently got are thriving and seem happy so I’ll stay optimistic

Any additional tips on breeding glass catfish? Aswell as keeping their fry alive, and what age do u think appropriate to move them to community tank

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

We'd recommend looking online for more tips for breeding this species! 👍

Anyone managed to breed them ?

I have a 60 gal aquarium and have a red tail shark. he's not very aggressive and has a lot of hiding places aswell. would it be alright to have these fish with him or is it a bad idea?

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

It should be okay, but keep an eye on them! Red Tail Sharks can become quite aggressive, especially as they age, but it does tend to depend on the individual animal. 🐟

It really is a great fish.

Question, if you keep 1 catfish for about 5 gallons, how do you keep other fish because of the inch/gallon rule? I’m wondering this because they can get slightly big in a 30 gallon.

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

The inch per gallon rule is very general and should not be taken too literally. For example, a 15" fish cannot be kept in a 15 US Gal aquarium! If you're keeping a group of 6 Glass catfish in a 30 US Gal tank, they would be your main stocking feature, but you'd have space left for some tankmates - maybe some Corydoras, or some smaller, peaceful tetras!

@arsenioseslpodcast3143

Жыл бұрын

Again, when it comes to gallons and preferred fish, this is all online and opinionated. I have three and they’re totally fine.

What’s that snakelike fish in the background through the video? Looks interesting.

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

It's our Zebra Spiny Eel, Macrognathus zebrinus! 👍

Would these guys be fine in my 55 gallon? 1 electric blue acara (juvenile) 13 diamond tetras 6 paleatus corydoras (hoping to up the number some time) 3 bn plecos (juvenile) I want more action in the tank, and like to keep my options open.

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! We think a group of Glass Catfish would work in your tank - just keep an eye on them at first to make sure they're eating!

i have 5 angels, 5 cardinals, 3 ottos, 1 SAE and 1 swordtail in a 60 gallon. am i too stocked to add 6 glass catfish? will they get along with the angels? my angels tend to swim mid-top tank and only peck at each other, not at the other fish in the tank. lastly, do i HAVE to get 6 or can i get away with 3?

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! You'd probably be okay to add some Glass Catfish to your tank. Six is the absolute minimum, they won't be happy in smaller numbers!

glass catfish are very unique and strange and are a good option for an oddball fish in a community tank

A great looking fish but sadly it's requirements are really never going to be catered for by the vast majority of purchasers

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

That's why we make these videos! Hopefully we can help get the right info out there.

@arsenioseslpodcast3143

Жыл бұрын

Bought some. They’re doing wonderful

I have a 30 gallon tank and one stripe raphael catfish how many can i keep?

@fluval

2 ай бұрын

A group of 6 would work nicely! 👍

Hey mate!, I have about 8 glass cats, I brought another 2 from the fish shop, didn't get a good look at them, when I got home there body's are very white and milking, (like the ones in your video) & not exactly see through like the others I have? Is this a problem? Or do they get abit milky as they get older? Thanks in advance.

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Glass Catfish can become a bit milky / cloudy in appearance when they're stressed. This can be a result of them being sick, being older, being kept in an unsuitable aquarium, having just been added to the tank (probably the case with yours), or having a camera shoved in their faces (the case with ours!). Try to keep up with water changes and give them some time, you'll most likely see them start to look like the others soon!

@matteovenafro

Жыл бұрын

@@fluval Awesome mate! Thank you for your Intel, they are very sensitive fish aren't they. But worth the hassle haha, thank you again 👍

Are bettas recommended tank mates in a 29 gal?

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! In general, we recommend keeping Bettas by themselves, to allow the aquarium to be set up to suit their rather particular needs. That said, some Bettas do very well in community tanks, and as Glass Catfish are not particularly aggressive or boisterous, they could do fine with them!

What fish swims through at 2:44 please,?

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

That's our Zebra Spiny Eel, Macrognathus zebrinus! 😎

Just got 6, they are cool as but seem to not eat anything i put in tank hmmm. They also like to hide but they are new to the tank.

@fluval

Жыл бұрын

Try offering them a variety of foods, dry and frozen, and give them a few days to settle in! You can try turning down the aquarium lights to help them relax a bit, too. 👍

@neth77

Жыл бұрын

@@fluval Yeah so it turns out 2 months later, i feed them at night and they are fully active and on the surface, hard to see but they all alive and happy. Still hide in my tunnels during the day but i don't want to take it away, they are comfortable there.

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HahA 😂 I was going to do the most under rated fish in the hobby !!! This was one of them…

They can grow up to 6"...

Can they be put with angels

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, provided the aquarium is large enough!

In Asia we eat this fish..it very crispy i tell you , doesn't have to worry about bones or something.. Normally you can get like a ton of this fish after the flood season..in my country Malaysia , we have flood season like end of the month like DECEMBER after heavy rains.. So when the flood began to recede, you can see people are all over the river holding their fishing rods even kids having fun catching this fish..yess this fish very delicious

Can you keep glass catfish with angelfish?

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

If the aquarium is sufficiently large, that shouldn't be a problem!

@RachyBaby

4 ай бұрын

I wouldnt angels can be aggressive

what the heck is that fish at 1:20 in the background??

@fluval

3 ай бұрын

It's a Spiny Eel! Macrognathus zebrinus, to be specific. 😄

@masonlee9423

3 ай бұрын

@@fluval awesome ty!

I thought they get to 4 to 6 inches

Got 2 of these fish 1 rolls around every so offen is that a dance or is fish not well

@fluval

10 ай бұрын

That doesn't sound normal to us - we recommend recording the fish and showing it to employees at your local aquatics retailer or your local online fish group for assistance!

Just to clarify what are the best foods for them?

@fluval

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Zach! Glass catfish are micropredators, so they'll relish any small, sinking foods. Ours enjoy Bug Bites Tropical Formula micro granules and flakes, and a variety of frozen foods, including bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia!

Just bought 4 of these to go with my 5 guppies and 14 neons in my 65l tank

My new one is going in with my Dinosaur Birchir and Molly. Oops