Ghost Catfish

Native to western Borneo, these catfish prefer tanks with open swimming areas with a moderate current, and planted areas to provide shelter. 

This is a transparent freshwater catfish with two long barbels. Standard lengths may range up to 8 cm (3.1 in) in nature, but aquarium specimens usually average around 6.8 cm (2.7 in) total length. The head is typically darker by comparison. Otherwise, they are transparent and most of their organs are located near the head.

They are transparent because, like all catfish, they do not have scales, and they also don't have body pigment. Timid and non-aggressive fish, they should always be kept as a group of at least five, and can be kept with other fish species of similar size and temperament.

Different From Most Other Catfish

Ghost Catfish are different from most other catfish because they are free-swimming and live in the mid- to upper region of the water. Ghost Catfish commonly favor dark places to being out in the open light. A small school of them may hide under elevated rocks, logs, or the shadow of plants.

Sometimes, however, one or two may venture out into the open and swim in the upper level of the water. They can be enticed to do this more often if the flow of water in the tank is arranged so that their favorite hiding spots are sheltered, while a gentle current flows in the open areas.