Species Profiles -> Anabantoids -> Kingsley's Bush Fish

Kingsley's Bush Fish (Ctenopoma kingsleyae)

Synonyms:	Kingsley's Ctenopoma
Stats:	Adult Size: 7.6" (19 cm) Temp: 77-82 F(25-28 C) Tank: 48" (120 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 under his eyes and on gill covers. They lay a very large number of floating eggs.
Sociability:	Pairs, Avoid keeping with other anabantoids, due to aggression. Will eat smaller fish, and be very testy during breeding.
Related Spec:	Ctenopoma acutirostris -- Spotted Bush Fish Ctenopoma oxyrhynchus -- Mottled Bush Fish
Special Info:	This is one of the larger "Climbing Perches"