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Name
Scientific name
Microctenopoma fasciolatum
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Anabantidae
Common names
Banded ctenopoma
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The banded ctenopoma, Microctenopoma fasciolatum, is an anabantoid from the Congo basin and a handful of rivers in Cameroon. In nature it i…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
4–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Republic of the Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known from the Congo basin in both the Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as a handful of rivers in Cameroon.
Habitat
Known from the Congo basin in both the Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as a handful of rivers in Cameroon.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm
Maintenance
Prefers a densely planted tank with lots of floating cover and stained water. The tank should be well-covered as these fish are great escape artists.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 4-20 dH
Diet
Small live foods and frozen foods. Dried food is rarely taken.
Behaviour and compatibility
Less shy than M. ansorgei this is still quite a slow-moving fish and will easily be out-competed by more boisterous species at feeding time, so is best kept wi…
Sexual dimorphism
The male has filamentous extensions to the dorsal and anal fins and brighter colouration than the female.
Reproduction
Has been achieved in captivity. Bubblenester. A dimly-lit, well-planted aquarium with lots of floating plants and soft, acidic water is required to spawn these…
Notes
M. fasciolatum is found in clear water with lots of surface and overhanging vegetation in nature.
References
References
No references