Indian Glassfish (Parambassis ranga)
Delicate and fascinating, the Indian Glassfish is a truly unique freshwater species known for its completely transparent body, allowing you to see its bones and internal organs — a feature that continues to amaze aquarists of all levels. Native to the slow-moving streams and lakes of India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, this peaceful schooling fish is a great conversation starter and an elegant addition to community tanks.
Key Features:
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Scientific Name: Parambassis ranga
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Common Names: Indian Glassfish, Indian Glass Perch
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Origin: South Asia – India, Bangladesh, Nepal
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Adult Size: Around 2.5–3 inches
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Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
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Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 72–82°F
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pH: 6.5–7.5
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Soft to moderately hard water
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Diet: Carnivorous – enjoys frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia) and high-quality micro pellets
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Tank Level: Midwater swimmer
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Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups of 5 or more
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Tank Setup: Planted tank with open swimming areas, gentle filtration, and subdued lighting
Important Note:
Avoid dyed or artificially colored specimens (sometimes sold as “painted glassfish”) — those have been subjected to harmful practices. At Pet Zone, we only offer natural, unaltered Indian Glassfish, showcasing their true, ethereal beauty.
Why Choose the Indian Glassfish?
With their see-through appearance and graceful movement, Indian Glassfish offer a truly one-of-a-kind presence in the aquarium. Peaceful and social, they do well in calm community setups and thrive in well-maintained tanks with good water quality and a varied diet.
Add a touch of the extraordinary to your aquarium with the ghostly elegance of the Indian Glassfish — nature’s living transparency.
Unique oddball tropical fish. Rare in the hobby these days! This is the gorgeous and original fish without the unethical injections or dyes originally used on them back in the days to attract kids.
Current size is around 0.5" - 1" or so.
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invisible
odd but cutie
