Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–30 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

18.8–27.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Middle of the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful but slow — it loses every feeding race

Origen

S & SE Asia

Descripción de la especie

Anabas testudineus is a Anabantidae from S & SE Asia. It gulps air at the surface, so warm, still, plant-covered water is home — and cold drafts are not. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 18.8–27.5 cm. Pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks. Give it warm, gentle water, floating plants and quiet neighbours; filter flow should barely ripple the surface. Maintain 22–30 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Pairs or small groups in quiet, plant-thick tanks

Dieta

Unfussy eater; supplement with live or frozen fare

Compañeros recomendados

• Peaceful mid-water schoolers — Add motion without menace

Evitar con

• Fast, aggressive feeders — Starve it out at every meal

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Builds a foam nest among floating plants; paternal care