HomeCompare fishGlass catfish vs Chinese sucker Glass catfish vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 4 times the length of a Glass catfish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 21–26°C (70–79°F).A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.Side by sideGlass catfishChinese suckerAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature21–26°C (70–79°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH6.5–7.06.0–7.5Hardness8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGlass catfishKryptopterus bicirrhisChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus