HomeCompare fishIndian glassy fish vs Chinese sucker Indian glassy fish vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 8 times the length of a Indian glassy fish and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 20–28°C (68–82°F).A pH of 7.0–7.5 suits both.Side by sideIndian glassy fishChinese suckerAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature20–30°C (68–86°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH7.0–8.26.0–7.5Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesIndian glassy fishParambassis rangaChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus