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Name
Scientific name
Ctenopoma muriei
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Anabantidae
Common names
Ocellated Bushfish
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The ocellated bushfish, Ctenopoma muriei, is one of the smallest members of its genus, recorded from Egypt and Sudan south to Tanzania and …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, South Sudan
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Has a somewhat meandering distribution, mainly down the middle of the continent. It's been recorded in Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Democratic…
Habitat
It's mainly found in sluggish or still waters, such as pools, lakes, lagoons and swamps. Many of the habitats in which it is found are low in dissolved oxygen.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~54 litres.
Maintenance
In nature, it commonly inhabits marginal areas where the vegetation is thickest, as this provides protection from predators. It's therefore best kept in a dens…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-20°H
Diet
More omnivorous than many other species in the genus. It relishes small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp, chopped prawn, earthworms etc. M…
Behaviour and compatibility
It will eat any fish it can fit in its mouth, but this rules out only the tiniest species. It makes a great addition to an African community, alongside Alestii…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature fremales tend to be bigger than males.
Reproduction
There are virtually no reports of this fish spawning in the hobby. However, it is reasonable to assume that it adopts a similar breeding strategy to that of ot…
Notes
One of the smallest species in the genus, it is rarely seen in the trade. A pity, as its diminutive size makes for an ideal aquarium subject. Like others in th…
References
References
No references