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[Ebook] The New Guide to Aquarium Fish – Miscellaneous Freshwater Fishes – Glassfishes

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As suggested by the common name, the Chandidae (Glassfishes) have transparent bodies which allow you to see the skeleton and many of their internal organs. Two species crop up every now and again in the trade: Chanda ranga (Indian glassfish) and Chanda wolffii. The larger of the two is C. wolffii at 20 cm (8 in) although it is most unusual for them to reach this size in captivity even if they are fed correctly.

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[Ebook] The New Guide to Aquarium Fish – Catfishes – The Glass Catfish

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Kryptopterus bicirrhus (Asian Glass Catfish), is unusual in a number of ways. As its name implies, it is transparent and some internal organs and the skeleton can be seen. It is also one of the few catfishes that is not benthic (bottom-dwelling), remaining in mid-water. The body is compressed, similar to most other pelagic fishes, rather than depressed. They are shoaling catfishes that must be kept in small groups, not individually, otherwise they will not feed.

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