As much information as you can write about this fish:?

Question

The spotted ctenopoma aka the spotted climbing perch aka the spotted african leaf fish. They sell them sometimes at petsmart. Do not link me to a website, tell me based on experience all you know about this fish.

Answer 1

Unless this person above me is Dustin Richards that info can be found here:

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Cteno...

I cannot say I have much experience with this particular fish A friend of mine has a few in a planted wooded tank.  I know they come from the congo, prefer eating in the evening and like live fish to feed on.  They are a cold water fish and are rarely found for sale in pet stores (Lucky you)  Sorry I don't know much more

Answer 2

Common name

Spotted ctenopoma

Fish name

Ctenopoma acutirostre

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Maximum size (min-max)

17.0 - 20.0 cm ( 6.7 - 7.9 in)

PH of water

6.0 - 7.5

Water hardness (dGH)

dGH 5.0 - 12.0 N

Recommended temperature

21.0 - 26.0 C ( 69.8 - 78.8 F)

Temperament to its family

peaceful

Temperament to other fish species

peaceful

Place in the aquarium

Middle levels

The way of breeding

Spawning

Fish origin

Africa

A truly magnificent fish - the Ctenopoma acutirostre is pure eye candy. The striking leopard like pattern and short spikes on the fins give the Ctenopoma acutirostre an exotic look. These fish are a part of the unique Anabantidae family, freshwater fishes from Africa and Southern Asia. They are related therefore to the ever popular Betta Fish (Betta splendens).

The Ctenopoma acutirostre needs plenty of room to hide out and live happily. They are carnivorous fish who love to stalk their prey, holding themselves completely vertical, bending their caudal fin to look "leaf like" before going in for a kill. Instantaneously before a kill, the Ctenopoma opens its mouth creating a cylinder type funnel and swallows the prey whole. Feedings should be various and should always include some sort of "live" food (frozen included). Favorites are feeder guppies, live/frozen brine shrimp, tubefex worms and mollusks. Often general tropical fish flake food and pellets are accepted as supplements. If these fish are given the listed diet and proper space, they will often grow to 1/2 their adult size with in 2-3 months.