Fresh water puffer fish vs Indian glassy fish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Fresh water puffer fish is best kept in a species tank.
  • An adult Fresh water puffer fish is about 8 times the length of a Indian glassy fish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).
  • A pH of 7.5–8.2 suits both.

Side by side

Fresh water puffer fishIndian glassy fish
Adult size67 cm (26 in)8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank1,515 L (400 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)20–30°C (68–86°F)
pH7.5–8.37.0–8.2
Hardness5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)
Temperament–Peaceful
Community tankNot suitableGood
Care level–Easy
Diet–Omnivore