AnabantidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Ctenopoma acutirostre 'Leopard Bush Fish'
Ctenopoma acutirostre
Origin: Congo basin, Africa
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)3–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 10+
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- predatory toward small fish; peaceful with larger
About
Ctenopoma acutirostre, the Leopard Bush Fish or Spotted Climbing Perch, is an African labyrinth fish with spectacular leopard-spotted camouflage. Lurks motionless among plants before striking prey. Can breathe air. Peaceful with fish too large to eat.
Care Guide
Planted tank 150 L+. Temperature 23–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5. Feed live and frozen foods. Eats fish smaller than itself — keep with large tank mates. Labyrinth fish — access to air surface needed.
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