Microctenopoma congicum
| Common Names: | Congo Bushfish Congo Climbing Perch Congo Ctenopoma |
| Synonyms: | Ctenopoma congicum |
| Family: | Anabantidae |
| Category: | Labyrinth_Fish |
| Distribution: | Africa; Congo River Basin. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; Sluggish rivers and streams. |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Unlike most Ctenopomas, this species is not very predatory and is only capable of eating small fry. It is peaceful unless breeding. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; In the wild, this fish feeds on small arthropods and worms. It is not picky in captivity and will accept most processed, frozen, and live foods. |
| Care: | Provide a tank of at least fifteen gallons. The tank should be densely planted and have tannin-stained water. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 9cm (3.5") Female: 9cm (3.5") |
| Water Region: | Middle; The Congo Bushfish spends most of its time in the middle levels of the tank, but will feed from the gravel and surface as well. |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal. |
| Gender: | Males have more pointed fins than females. |
| Breeding: | Not yet accomplished in captivity, but this species is a bubblenest builder. |
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| Comments: | A relatively new species in the hobby, but adapts to aquarium life well. It should not be kept with highly active or fin-nipping tankmates. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Gold |
| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Image Credit: | ;Cory Addict |
| Submitted By: | Natalie |
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