How difficult is it to keep Leopard Bush Fish?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Leopard Bush Fish?

The ideal temperature for Leopard Bush Fish is 20〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Leopard Bush Fish?

The average lifespan of Leopard Bush Fish is Over 15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Leopard Bush Fish get?

Leopard Bush Fish typically reaches 15cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Leopard Bush Fish?

Leopard Bush Fish feeds on: Frozen bloodworm, earthworms, chopped prawn and fish. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Leopard Bush Fish?

The price of Leopard Bush Fish varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Leopard Bush Fish

Intermediate

Ctenopoma acutirostre

A medium-sized anabantoid with dark blotches scattered over a tan body. It mimics a drifting leaf and ambushes small fish, moving slowly. Hardy and sometimes living over 15 years, it is a standard first oddball.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

20〜28℃

Lifespan

Over 15 years

Size

15cm

Diet

Frozen bloodworm, earthworms, chopped prawn and fish

About

Ctenopoma acutirostre is an anabantid from the middle Congo River basin in Central Africa. FishBase records 15cm total length and Seriously Fish 10-15cm standard length. The dark blotches on a tan body mimic a dead leaf, and the fish is an ambush predator that has converged on the South American leaf fishes. Seriously Fish recommends 20-28C, pH 5.5-7.5 and 2-12dGH with a 120 x 30cm base, about 108 litres. It prefers dim lighting, surface vegetation and leaf litter, and needs an air gap above the water because it breathes air. Feed frozen bloodworm, earthworms and pieces of prawn or fish; mammalian and avian meat such as beef heart cannot be properly metabolised. Spawning in aquaria is very rarely reported. It is hardy and can live over 15 years.

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Lifespan of the Leopard Bush Fish

The Leopard Bush Fish lives Over 15 years.

Size of the Leopard Bush Fish

The Leopard Bush Fish grows to 15cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Leopard Bush Fish

The ideal temperature for the Leopard Bush Fish is 20〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Africa (middle Congo River basin)

Lifespan

Over 15 years

Size

15cm

Care Specifications

pH: 5.5–7.5
Hardness (GH): 2–12 dGH
Water Temp.: 20–28℃
Min. Tank: 108 L

Semi-aggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Very hard

Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Ctenopoma acutirostre Pellegrin, 1899

Synonyms: Anabas acutirostris, Ctenopoma acutirostris

Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.