Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Spotted climbing perch, Leopard Ctenopoma, Spotted Ctenopoma, Bushfish |
| Scientific name: | Ctenopoma acutirostre |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 8" (20cm), but usually smaller. |
| Origin: | Africa: Congo basin. |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank with moderate water movement and lower lighting level. |
| Compatibility: | Predatory. May be timid with larger or more aggressive fish. |
| Temperature: | 23-28oC (73-82oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft, slightly acidic to around neutral (pH 6.0 -7.5) |
| Feeding: | Carnivore: live and frozen foods, may take flake food. |
| Sexing: | Males have spines on the body. |
| Breeding: | Bubble-nest builder. Very soft and acidic water required. Little brood
care occurs. An increase in water temperature may trigger spawning. |
| Comments: |
Not an aggressive fish, but it should not be kept with small community fish, due to its predatory habits.
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