Scientific name: Ctenopoma acutirostre
Common name(s): Spotted climbing perch, Leopard Ctenopoma, Spotted Ctenopoma, Bushfish
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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