Glass catfish vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 26°C (79°F).
  • A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.
  • Minimum tank for the pair: 150 L (40 US gal)

Side by side

Glass catfishButterfly splitfin
Adult size15 cm (5.9 in)8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature21–26°C (70–79°F)26–32°C (79–90°F)
pH6.5–7.06.0–8.0
Hardness8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Community tankGoodGood
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore