New mini monster....Ctenopoma Acutirostre

[Hendre]

At London zoo the too there hung in a shady spot between branches all the time, but they are generally active I think. Just not found here though

 

[magpie]

I guess I've just have just had bad luck. I had read that they're generally fine unless a fish is snack-sized. Mine started out fine but then started constantly aggressively chasing my Congo tetras. Not like to eat them, but to chase them. But it might have been better in a larger tank (was in a 3-ft 65). Or maybe he was just a fluke jerk fish.

 

[krichardson]

Interesting,Congos can be a little aggressive in tgeir own right.

 

[Hendre]

Does the fish have spikes over it's gills? If you had a close up we can sex it

 

[jeaninel]

I guess I've just have just had bad luck. I had read that they're generally fine unless a fish is snack-sized. Mine started out fine but then started constantly aggressively chasing my Congo tetras. Not like to eat them, but to chase them. But it might have been better in a larger tank (was in a 3-ft 65). Or maybe he was just a fluke jerk fish.

They are not really aggressive so to speak but they do like their space so might give a short chase to fish in their territory. Tank size might be a factor also. But, so far the ones I've had have been good tank mates (except for snacking on small fish lol).

 

[jeaninel]

Does the fish have spikes over it's gills? If you had a close up we can sex it

I think this one may be female. The one I had previously I always thought was male because of the spikes on the gillcover. This one doesn't look to have those.

 

[jeaninel]

Awesome fish! Im gonno get a couple for a 150g tank soon also a butterfly fish.
We would like to get updates on them. I will share a few pics when i get mine as well.

A couple of them in a 150 would be great. I've always just kept them singly. What other fish besides the butterfly would you be considering? Would love to see pics when you get them.

 

[Jostin]

Maybe a few gourami fishes. I was thinking of a school of tiger barbs, but I don't think I would get them.
Oh btw suggestions are always welcome.

 

[jeaninel]

I've kept them with Congo tetra, Boesemani rainbows, angelfish, cories and Dennison barbs. I think butterfly fish and Congos would be nice (and they're all African).

 

[Hendre]

London zoo had a display of congos when I visited, probably about 50-70 fish with an intense crimson belly and my goodness was it amazing.

Their ctenos were rather shy but maybe they're an exception. I really want one but they are never found around