Banded ctenopoma
Microctenopoma fasciolatum
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A small anabantid from the Congo basin and rivers of Cameroon, with dark bands that become more pronounced with age. The male, more colourful and with pointed fins, is territorial and builds a bubble nest. Shy; rare in the hobby.
- Scientific name
- Microctenopoma fasciolatum
- Family
- Anabantidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Anabantidae
- Order
- Anabantiformes
- Synonyms
- Anabas fasciolata, Anabas fasciolatus, Anabas fasciolatus filamentosa, Ctenopoma fasciolatum
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 4–20 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 8 cm
- Minimum tank (volume)
- 68 L
- Minimum tank (length)
- 75 cm
Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swimming level
- Middle
Care
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Bubble nest
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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