Freshwater
Macleay's glass perchlet
Ambassis macleayi
Ambassidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 9 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 28 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Occurs along the vegetated margins of streams and swamps, often among dense aquatic vegetation. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans as well as on aquatic insects, juvenile fishes and algae.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Chanda macleayi
- Pseudoambassis macleayi
In other languages
- Kuultolasiahven
- Macleay's glassfish, Macleay's perchlet, Macleayi's glassfish, Network perchlet, Reticulated glassfish, Reticulated perchlet
Articles
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Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.