{"product_id":"glass-catfish-kryptopterus-vitreolus","title":"Glass Catfish | Kryptopterus vitreolus","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"xw90ha\" data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eGlass Catfish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eGlass Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eKryptopterus vitreolus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most unique freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby, known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"230\"\u003ealmost completely transparent body\u003c\/strong\u003e where the spine and internal organs are visible. 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