HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Glass catfish Dwarf botia vs Glass catfish: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Glass catfish is about 3 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideDwarf botiaGlass catfishAdult size5 cm (2 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)150 L (40 US gal)Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)21–26°C (70–79°F)pH6.5–6.96.5–7.0Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiGlass catfishKryptopterus bicirrhis