Family: Anabantidae
Orange Ctenopoma — a Anabantidae from Africa, mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos. Reaches 18.8–27.5 cm; a pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals. 22–30 °C.
A Anabantidae species native to Africa: Microctenopoma ansorgii lives middle of the water column over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos. Adults reach 18.8–27.5 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Peaceful mid-water schoolers.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos. A pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals.
Hold 22–30 °C and keep it stable — 22.0–30.0 °C typical for the family. Stable temperature matching the species origin.
Adults reach 18.8–27.5 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; flakes, small pellets and frozen foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; slow, deliberate movers that dislike chaos; a pair bonds loosely; keep décor between rivals. Good company: Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace. Keep away from Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal.
Comes from Africa: warm freshwater streams and lakes. Expect still to gentle current and moderate oxygen levels.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: surface bubble-nester with dedicated male guarding. Subtle external differences.