HomeCompare fishStriped glass catfish vs Emerald catfish Striped glass catfish vs Emerald catfish: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 22–26°C (72–79°F).A pH of 6.5–7.4 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)Side by sideStriped glass catfishEmerald catfishAdult size10 cm (3.9 in)8 cm (3.1 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature21–26°C (70–79°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)pH6.5–7.45.8–8.0Hardness10–20 dGH (178–357 ppm)2–30 dGH (36–535 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesStriped glass catfishKryptopterus macrocephalusEmerald catfishBrochis splendens