Leopard Bush Fish (Ctenopoma acutirostre)
Fish in the family Anabantidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCtenopoma acutirostre
FamilyAnabantidae
Also known asSpotted Climbing Perch, Leopard Ctenopoma, African Leaf Fish
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Adult size6 in
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-18 dGH
Appearance
Leopard-spotted brownish-gold climbing perch with a deep body and an extensible mouth; an ambush predator that drifts among plants.
Difficulty and care for the Leopard Bush Fish
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Congo River basin, Africa
Keeper notes
Predatory ambush feeder that will eat any fish small enough to fit in its mouth, but ignores fish too large to swallow. Otherwise slow and peaceful toward big tankmates.
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