Fish Species
Leopard Bushfish
Ctenopoma acutirostre
About
A spotted Central African labyrinth fish and ambush predator. It often waits motionless among plants and wood before striking at prey. It is generally calm with similarly sized fish but will consume smaller tankmates that fit in its large mouth.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Ctenopoma acutirostre
Origin Region
Central and lower Congo River basin, Central Africa
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
15 cm | 5.9 in
Water Requirements
West AfricaTemperature
23–27°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–6dKH
Min Tank Size
200L