{"product_id":"glass-catfish-transparent-freshwater-schooling-catfish","title":"Glass Catfish Transparent Freshwater Schooling Catfish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eGlass Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most unique freshwater fish available, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"438\"\u003enearly transparent body\u003c\/strong\u003e that reveals its spine and internal organs. This peaceful and elegant species brings a ghost-like presence to the aquarium, especially when kept in groups where their schooling behavior truly shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, Glass Catfish thrive in calm, well-planted aquariums with stable water parameters and gentle water flow. They are peaceful by nature and do best with other non-aggressive community fish. 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