Sailfin glass perchlet - Ambassis agrammus

Scientific name: Ambassis agrammus

Common name: Sailfin glass perchlet

Family: Ambassidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 7 - 8 cm (2.76 - 3.15 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.1

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 13°N (71.43 - 232.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: Oceania

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Top levels

Food and feeding

Sailfin Glass Perchlets can be picky eaters, but they will gradually accept flake or granule food with time. To start, offer them live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms, which they tend to prefer. Even after they begin accepting dry foods, it's important to continue providing high-protein, meaty foods as part of their regular diet to ensure proper nutrition and maintain their health.

Origin

Native to Oceania, the Sailfin Glass Perchlet (Ambassis agrammus) can be found primarily in freshwater habitats in Northern Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland. These regions offer the slow-moving waters and shaded areas that these fish favor in the wild.

Sexing

Sexing these fish is challenging, as there are few visual differences between males and females. However, it is generally believed that females have slightly rounder, fuller bodies compared to males, particularly during the breeding season.

Breeding

There have been no confirmed reports of successful breeding of Sailfin Glass Perchlets in home aquariums. In the wild, they are egg scatterers, releasing their eggs over several nights. The eggs are fertilized externally and left to develop without parental care. This behavior is difficult to replicate in captivity, making breeding in tanks rare.

Lifespan

With optimal care, the expected lifespan of the Sailfin Glass Perchlet is between 3 to 5 years.

Short description

The Sailfin Glass Perchlet is a peaceful species that thrives in small groups of at least five individuals. They do best in a well-planted tank with plenty of hiding places, which mimics their natural habitat. While generally calm, they are sensitive to water quality, so regular water changes are crucial. It's important to maintain high water quality to keep them healthy and stress-free.