Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Spotted Bush Fish

Spotted Bush Fish (Ctenopoma acutirostris)

Synonyms:	Leopard Ctenopoma, Mottled Climbing Perch	Image provided by Ian Martin Links to sites with Pics: Atlas de Peces
Stats:	Adult Size: 4 3/4 -7 1/4" (12-18 cm) Temp: 68-77 F (20-25 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Floating plants appreciated, access to the water surface. A strong cover also a good idea.
Diet:	Small live, and prepared accepted.
Breeding:	Male has spiney patches on the body. Difficult, no brood care.
Sociability:	Pairs, Avoid keeping with other anabantoids, due to aggression. Will eat smaller fish, and be very testy during breeding.
Related Spec:	Ctenopoma kingsleyae -- Kingsley's Bush Fish Ctenopoma oxyrhynchus -- Mottled Bush Fish
Special Info:	This is one of the larger "Climbing Perches"