Debauwi Catfish

Also known as African glass catfish, they come from the Congo River tributaries and grow to about four inches. These fish are great in a community fish tank and will create an undulating, moving school that gravitates to the lower sections of the fish tank. Debauwi catfish are shy and do better in a group than by themselves, but are hardy and will eat community pellet or flake food. Similar in appearance to Asian glass catfish except they have a black line along the middle of the body.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them plants, driftwood and gentle current, with some open swimming space in the middle of the tank. They feel safest with others of their kind.

Feeding: Feed small amounts of a quality flake or micro pellet once or twice a day. They also enjoy small frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Tankmates: Ghost glass catfish are peaceful and shy. Keep them with other gentle community fish such as tetras, rasboras and corydoras.

Good to know: Debauwi catfish swim together in open water, which is unusual for catfish.