Family: Anabantidae
Ctenopoma acutirostre — a Anabantidae from Africa. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; keep at 22–28 °C.
Ctenopoma acutirostre, a member of the family Anabantidae, comes from Africa, where it inhabits still waters, swamps and rice paddies. Territorial; one male per tank and carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–28 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Intermediate difficulty. Territorial; one male per tank; solitary or pairs.
Hold 22–28 °C and keep it stable — 22–28 °C curated husbandry range. Heater required; stable warmth.
Expect 11.2–16.5 cm as an adult, living middle of the water column. A 327 L tank or larger gives it room.
Carnivore; prepared foods plus frozen or live. It forages naturally over soft sand with leaf litter, so let some food reach the bottom.
Territorial; one male per tank; solitary or pairs. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Native to Africa, where it lives in still waters, swamps and rice paddies. Still to very gentle water; Tolerates low oxygen; labyrinth breather.
A confirmed jumper: fit a tight lid and lower the waterline slightly.
Bubble-nest builder with paternal care. Males larger and more colourful.