Comments on: I need a ‘freshwater fishspert’ about aquarium set up for glassfish (Parambassis ranga) – NOT PAINTED!? http://www.starfishprimeonline.com/salt-water-aquarium-set-up/i-need-a-freshwater-fishspert-about-aquarium-set-up-for-glassfish-parambassis-ranga-not-painted Salt Water Aquarium Tips and Tutorials Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:47:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: DanielC http://www.starfishprimeonline.com/salt-water-aquarium-set-up/i-need-a-freshwater-fishspert-about-aquarium-set-up-for-glassfish-parambassis-ranga-not-painted/comment-page-1#comment-3554 DanielC Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:01:59 +0000 http://www.starfishprimeonline.com/salt-water-aquarium-set-up/i-need-a-freshwater-fishspert-about-aquarium-set-up-for-glassfish-parambassis-ranga-not-painted#comment-3554 The reason why some people keep Parambassis ranga in brackish water isn't stress-related, but rather because of the old myth that they're brackish fish, when they're actually freshwater fish. While they can certainly tolerate it, they do not require any salt in their water. As for how many you can keep in a 5-7 gallon tank - zero. Parambassis ranga is a schooling fish that grows to around 3", and have no place in such a small tank.<br><b>References : </b><br> The reason why some people keep Parambassis ranga in brackish water isn’t stress-related, but rather because of the old myth that they’re brackish fish, when they’re actually freshwater fish. While they can certainly tolerate it, they do not require any salt in their water.

As for how many you can keep in a 5-7 gallon tank – zero. Parambassis ranga is a schooling fish that grows to around 3", and have no place in such a small tank.
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]]> By: Darwin Ahoy http://www.starfishprimeonline.com/salt-water-aquarium-set-up/i-need-a-freshwater-fishspert-about-aquarium-set-up-for-glassfish-parambassis-ranga-not-painted/comment-page-1#comment-3553 Darwin Ahoy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:52:59 +0000 http://www.starfishprimeonline.com/salt-water-aquarium-set-up/i-need-a-freshwater-fishspert-about-aquarium-set-up-for-glassfish-parambassis-ranga-not-painted#comment-3553 Actually, they are brackish. If you're referring to the common glassfish, Chanda ranga, that is. They're also schooling, active, and reach 3". Minimum of 20 gallons on these guys, and numbers of at least 6. Though I prefer to see schoolers in groups of at least 10, especially timid ones like this. So, neither the 5 or 7 gallon tank is suitable. Also, I noticed your comment about "minimum cycling" which, I don't quite get what you mean. If it's cycled fully, then fine...if not, you have ammonia and/or nitrite, and dead fish. Water changes are also especially important, and I am a firm believer that 50% weekly is a good starting place. It's what I use, and my fish are in top shape, and always show a noticeable increase in activity and vigor after a water change. EDIT: It's the same fish, relax. Also, I personally find they do best at around 1.002-1.005. Even disregarding whether or not the fish requires salt, a 5 or 7 is still abysmally small for it, and should not be tried. The rest is all rather a non-issue at that point.<br><b>References : </b><br> Actually, they are brackish. If you’re referring to the common glassfish, Chanda ranga, that is. They’re also schooling, active, and reach 3". Minimum of 20 gallons on these guys, and numbers of at least 6. Though I prefer to see schoolers in groups of at least 10, especially timid ones like this.

So, neither the 5 or 7 gallon tank is suitable. Also, I noticed your comment about "minimum cycling" which, I don’t quite get what you mean. If it’s cycled fully, then fine…if not, you have ammonia and/or nitrite, and dead fish. Water changes are also especially important, and I am a firm believer that 50% weekly is a good starting place. It’s what I use, and my fish are in top shape, and always show a noticeable increase in activity and vigor after a water change.

EDIT: It’s the same fish, relax. Also, I personally find they do best at around 1.002-1.005.

Even disregarding whether or not the fish requires salt, a 5 or 7 is still abysmally small for it, and should not be tried. The rest is all rather a non-issue at that point.
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