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Name
Scientific name
Parambassis wolffii
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Ambassidae
Common names
Duskyfin Glass Fish
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The duskyfin glass fish, Parambassis wolffii, is a large, predatory ambassid from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia. It inhab…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–25°C, pH 6.5–8
Hardness
8–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia.
Habitat
It inhabits slow-moving and standing waters, including floodplains.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
A dark substrate will help to make this shy species less nervous and will also encourage it to display its best colours. Provide cover by planting some areas o…
Water conditions
Temperature: 18 – 25 °C pH: 6.5-8.0 Hardness: 8-20°H
Diet
This species is more predatory than other commonly imported Parambassis species. Although it will usually accept dried foods, these should not form the basis o…
Behaviour and compatibility
P. wolffii is predatory by nature and any small tankmates will be eaten. It is best kept with larger species such as gouramis, medium-sized barbs, rainbowfish …
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown. Adult females will most likely be fuller in the belly when inbreeding condition.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been bred in captivity, although the process is probably similar to that of Chanda ranga.
Notes
This species is an infrequent import. It is very common in it's native countries, where it is used as a food fish.
References
References
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