HomeCompare fishGlass catfish vs Blackbarred limia Glass catfish vs Blackbarred limia: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Glass catfish grows about twice as long as the Blackbarred limia; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 7.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 150 L (40 US gal)Side by sideGlass catfishBlackbarred limiaAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)6 cm (2.4 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)–Temperature21–26°C (70–79°F)25–28°C (77–82°F)pH6.5–7.07.0–8.0Hardness8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGlass catfishKryptopterus bicirrhisBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciata