AnabantidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Ctenopoma acutirostre Spotted Ctenopoma
Ctenopoma acutirostre
Origin: Congo River, DRC
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)3–12 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–6 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 8–12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Ambush predator; eats small fish
About
Ctenopoma acutirostre (Spotted Bushfish or Leopard Ctenopoma) is a fascinating predatory labyrinth fish from the Congo River with beautiful leopard-like spotting and a large mouth. A specialist species requiring peaceful large tankmates.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–7.5, temp 24–28°C. Predatory — will eat fish under half its size. Provide dense planting. Nocturnal — rarely seen during the day. Feed Mysis, earthworms, and small fish.
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