Banded-tail Glassy Perchlet
NameBanded-tail Glassy Perchlet
Scientific NameAmbassis urotaenia
Common NamesBanded-tail Glassfish, Banded-tail Perchlet, Banded Glass Perchlet
FamilyAmbassidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, Oceania
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Gouramis, Peaceful Dwarf Cichlids, Corydoras Catfish, Loaches
Description
The Banded-tail Glassy Perchlet is a small, translucent fish characterized by a silvery lateral stripe and a distinct dark band on its caudal fin. This schooling species is found in freshwater and sometimes brackish environments across the Indo-Pacific, making it an interesting addition to a community aquarium.
