Ctenopoma acutirostre Spotted Bushfish
Ctenopoma acutirostre
Origin: Congo River Basin
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 120 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- Mid
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore – frozen bloodworm, small fish, carnivore pellets
- Temperament
- Peaceful with large fish; predatory toward small fish
About
Ctenopoma acutirostre, the Leopard Bushfish or Spotted Climbing Perch, is a strikingly camouflaged ambush predator from the Congo River. Its body is covered in brown spots mimicking a dead leaf. A labyrinth fish like the gourami, it breathes atmospheric air. Peaceful with fish too large to swallow but preys on smaller species.
Care Guide
Keep in a heavily planted tank of at least 120 L. Feeds mainly on live/frozen meaty foods — refuses dry food initially but can be trained onto frozen bloodworm and carnivore pellets. Keep with fish larger than 5 cm. Shy and secretive; provide dense plant cover. Soft, slightly acidic water ideal.
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