Commerson's Glassy
NameCommerson's Glassy
Scientific NameAmbassis commersoni
Common NamesCommerson's Glassy, Commerson's Glassfish, Commerson's Perchlet, Estuary Glassfish, Long-spined Glassfish
FamilyAmbassidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Madagascar, India, Southeast Asia, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMonos, Scats, Archerfish, Orange Chromide, Bumblebee Goby (larger species)
Description
The Commerson's Glassy is a silvery, semi-translucent fish found in the estuaries and coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific. It is a euryhaline species, meaning it can adapt to a wide range of salinities from brackish to full marine. This schooling fish can grow quite large and requires a spacious aquarium.
