{"product_id":"agassiz-s-glassfish-pseudoambassis-agassizii","title":"Agassiz's Glassfish | Ambassis agassizii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA living pane of glass, Agassiz's Glassfish drifts in see-through schools with its skeleton faintly on show. A delicate, peaceful Australian native reaching around 7.5 cm, it is best kept in a group among plants where its translucent shimmer really stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmbassis agassizii is endemic to eastern Australia, occurring through the Murray-Darling basin and coastal drainages in slow rivers, billabongs and vegetated backwaters. It shoals among submerged plants, roots and woody debris. A planted tank with cover, gentle flow and subdued light recreates its habitat and helps it feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body is tall, laterally compressed and almost transparent, tinted olive to silvery-yellow, with fine dusky scale margins forming a delicate network and often dusky edges to the fins. The internal skeleton is partly visible through the glassy flesh. Good feeding, plant cover and clean water bring out its subtle golden sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful and shoaling. It is easily intimidated, so keep it in a group of six or more and pair it only with calm, similarly sized companions. In good company among plants it shoals confidently in open water; kept alone or with pushy fish it hides and feeds poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micropredator that strongly prefers small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworm and mosquito larvae. Many individuals are reluctant to take flake at first, so start with live or frozen and wean gradually onto quality prepared foods. Small, frequent feeds suit its natural hunting habit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L for a proper school. Keep temperature at 18–26 °C, pH 6.5–7.5 and GH neutral to moderately hard, around 8–20. As a temperate native it tolerates a wide temperature range and does not need tropical heat. Provide planting, gentle flow and clean, stable water. It is peaceful and completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is achievable. Among fine-leaved plants the fish scatter adhesive eggs that hatch in a few days into tiny fry needing infusoria and other minute live foods. A separate, densely planted tank and a steady supply of small live foods give the best chance of raising a brood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbassis agassizii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgassiz's Glassfish (Olive Perchlet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Australia (Murray-Darling and coastal drainages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 7.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicropredator: small live and frozen foods, weaned onto prepared foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral to moderately hard, around 8–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted native and temperate community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other Australian natives such as pacific blue-eyes and rainbowfish, plus peaceful small tetras, rasboras, gudgeons and corydoras of similar temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or boisterous fish, fin-nippers, and aggressive cichlids. 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