Indian Glassy Fish
Parambassis ranga
Also known as: Disco Fish, Glass Perch, Glass Perchlet, Glassfish, Glassies, Glassy Fish, Indian Glass Perch, Indian Glassy Perch, Indian X-ray Fish, Painted Glassfish, Siamese Glassfish
- Disco Fish
- Glass Perch
- Glass Perchlet
- Glassfish
- Glassies
- Glassy Fish
- Indian Glass Perch
- Indian Glassy Perch
- Indian X-ray Fish
- Painted Glassfish
- Siamese Glassfish
Overview
Found in schools, over sluggish, standing, or slow moving waters, of rivers and streams.
Widespread Asia
These fish are often dyed red in the trade, it is not a natural colour and will fade over time, because of this process they are more vulnerable to infections
Asiatic glass fishes are found in both freshwater and marine environments.
Popular aquarium fish.
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Habitat & where to find it
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Found in schools, over sluggish, standing, or slow moving waters, of rivers and streams.
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Asiatic Glassfishes (Ambassidae)
