The glassfish is a tropical fish native to India and Southeast Asia, belonging to the family of the perch family Paralumbacidae of the order Perciformes, and has a transparent body color and visible bones. In this article, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the glassfish and how to keep it.
What is Glassfish?
The glassfish is a tropical fish in the family Paralumbacidae, the order of perch fish. The origin of the glassfish is India and Southeast Asia (Thailand and Malaysia). The glassfish's body color is transparent and its bones are fully visible.Many people mistake it for the "Translucent Glass Cat" which has a similar body color. Some of the glassfish sold may be marketed under the name "colored large glassfish". The colored large glassfish is a colored glassfish with fluorescent pigment artificially added to the back and abdomen of a normal glassfish (transparent body color). Since the color is acquired, the color may fade over time.
When you go to a specialty store to look at tropical fish, you may be surprised at the large number of species available. The prices are different, as are the sizes and appearances, so it is difficult to know what to choose based on. In this article, I would like to explain in detail about the different types of tropical fish. Classification of tropical fish Ca[...]
The Translucent Glass Cat is a tropical fish of the family Cryptopteridae of the catfish order, Cryptoptera, and is native to Thailand and Malaysia in Southeast Asia. In this article, we will discuss in detail the characteristics of the Translucent Glass Cat and how to keep it [...].
Shadow shrimp are native to Taiwan, which is located in East Asia, and belong to the family of the shrimp (decapods), the family of the shrimp (decapods), and the genus Kawarinumaebi, and are characterized by having red and white, black and white, and other colors in their patterns. Its vivid body color makes it a very popular shrimp. In this article, we will discuss the si[...]
Oninuma shrimps are native to Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, and belong to the Oninuma shrimp genus of the family Oninidae, the decapod shrimps, and have a subdued, almost brown body color. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the oninumaebi and how to keep them. [...].
How to keep glassfish
Scarlet Gems can be an easy breed to keep. The lifespan of the Scarlet Gem is approximately 2 to 3 years. Its body size is approximately 5 to 7 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. The Scarlet Gem prefers slightly alkaline to neutral water, with a pH of 7.5 to 8.0. The Scarlet Gem is classified as a tropical fish, so if you keep it in Japan, it will need a heater in winter.
A heater is a device that maintains a constant water temperature. If you go to a specialty store that carries heaters, you will find a wide variety of types. Some people may be at a loss as to which one to choose. In this article, we would like to explain about such heaters [...]
Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, glassfish have a temperamental disposition. Therefore, if there is an individual that is smaller than the glassfish, it may immediately attack it, so care should be taken.If the species you put in with them are territorial or aggressive, they may fight with glassfish and each may get injured or become ill due to stress. If you must mix glassfish with smaller breeds, please make sure that they have a place to hide by using plants to protect them from attacks.
The neon tetra is a tropical fish in the family Carassinae, and is a beautiful fish with a blue glow from its head to its tail fin. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Neon Tetra and how to keep it. What is a Neon Tetra?
The cardinal tetra is a tropical fish of the family Carassinae of the order Carassinae that lives in the Negro and Amazon rivers in South America. It is a beautiful fish with a blue glow from its head to its tail fin. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Cardinal Tetra and how to keep it. [...].
The redfin is a tropical fish of the carp family Tanichthys, which is native to Baiyunshan in Guangzhou, China. Its body color is mainly silver-gray with a dark blue line from the back of the eye to the base of the tail fin. In this article, we will explain in detail the characteristics of the redfin and how to keep it [...].
Points about spawning
Many people who keep glassfish want to breed them. It is very difficult to distinguish between male and female glassfish, so please take measures to keep a certain number of glassfish in the aquarium. In order to breed them, it is recommended to add more aquatic plants to the aquarium, as this will solve the problem of securing a spawning site and a hiding place.If you can confirm that they have spawned, you should move them to another aquarium. After hatching, feed the fry. Since it is necessary to feed the fry as small as possible, many people feed them microorganisms called infusoria. However, if you feed too much, it may cause deterioration of the water quality, so feed a little at a time.
Many people who keep killifish want them to spawn. However, not many people know about spawning and what they need to do to prepare for it. This time, we would like to explain the method of spawning and the points to be noted [...].
If you have kept goldfish for a long time, you may want to try to breed them. However, if goldfish spawning is not done with care, there is a high possibility that the goldfish will weaken. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the method and precautions for spawning. The time of spawningThe time of spawning of goldfish is [...]
What to keep in mind when keeping glassfish
Glassfish are a popular species because of their ease of keeping and unique body color. In many specialty stores, glassfish and colored glassfish are sold together, so it is interesting to compare them and choose the one you like best.Note that colored glassfish have acquired their coloration so that it gradually fades. However, in many cases, the coloring is calculated to fade, so when seen in an aquarium, they have a very fantastic body color. If you are interested in glassfish, we recommend that you take a look at them at a specialty store.
Tenaga shrimps are native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and belong to the Tenaga family of shrimps (decapods). Tenaga shrimps have a green or grayish brown body color. It is also famous as a shrimp with long hands. In this article, we will explain in detail the characteristics of these tenagaebi and how to keep them [...].
