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Name
Scientific name
Ctenopoma weeksii
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Anabantidae
Common names
Mottled Bushfish
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The mottled bushfish, Ctenopoma weeksii, is an anabantoid from the River Congo drainage in the Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.2–7.2
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known from parts of the River Congo drainage in both the Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Habitat
It's mainly found in sluggish or still, often hypoxic (oxygen-deprived) waters, including various pools, lakes, lagoons and swamps. Within these it's usually c…
Aquarium size
A 30" x 12" x 12" (75cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 71 litre tank is ok for a single fish. Roomier quarters would be preferable if you fancy a group.
Maintenance
It's naturally most active during the hours of twilight, and prefers dim conditions in the aquarium. Either use weak lighting, or diffuse it by adding a layer …
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.2 - 7.2 Hardness: 5 - 15°H
Diet
Although it's a predator by nature, it's very easy to wean onto dead alternatives. Offer a varied diet comprising frozen foods such as prawn, bloodworm, mussel…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not aggressive as such but is a predator by nature and will eat small fish. Ideal tankmates include other species from the same region. Shoals of congo tetras,…
Sexual dimorphism
Not easy to sex. Males have more spines on the gill covers, and a roughly textured area at the base of the caudal peduncle that is absent in females.
Reproduction
It's thought that C. weeksi and other egg-scattering members of the genus are seasonal spawners in nature, as a pair will often spawn regularly for several mon…
Notes
There are currently 20 species of Ctenopoma, most of which most are seldom seen in the aquatic trade. Originally the genus was significantly larger, but a numb…
References
References
No references