Glass catfish is an ornamental fish. Although they are beautiful, it is difficult to raise them. First of all, their physique is not very good. If the feeding environment is uncomfortable, they are prone to diseases. Glass catfish are most prone to white spot disease. Although this disease can be treated, it will also have a great impact on their physique.
Secondly, their swimming ability is not strong. If they are mixed with other fish, they can't snatch food and are prone to starvation.
Finally there are their social fish, which are more susceptible to scare and less active if they are raised in small numbers.
2. How to raise glass catfish1. Environment: Glass catfish does not have high requirements on the environment. When raising, the water temperature can be kept between 22-26 ℃, and the water quality should be kept clean and fresh, so as to reduce illness.
2. Feeding: Glass catfish likes animal feed, and breeders can usually feed more abundant shrimp, red worms, water fleas, water earthworms, bread worms, yellow mealworms and other foods. These foods contain more protein and fat, which can meet most of the nutrients needed for their daily development.
3. Set: Glass catfish are easy to be frightened. It is best for breeders to plant some aquatic plants or arrange some landscapes in the fish tank, which can not only enhance the ornamental value, but also give them a place to escape.