Community with Caution.
Also known as a climbing perch, this fish is a stunning odd ball. It is slow growing bubble nester. Its stunning colouration make it very attractive to the aquarist but it is important to remember that it is a predator and will eat small fish. They like a well planted tank.
Species – Leopard Bush Fish – Ctenopoma acutirostre
Current Size – 4cm
Adult Length – 20cm
Temperature Range – 23 - 28°C
pH Range – 6.0 – 7.5
Special Requirements - They prefer soft, slightly acidic water and are best kept in a small school.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – The are a slow growing predator. When adult, they will eat small fish so should be kept with fish their own size or larger.
Feeding – Carnivores, they prefer live food in the form of daphnia, brine shrimp or blood worm. However, they will take small floating pellet food.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
