2 Leopard Ctenopoma

Leopard Ctenopoma (Ctenopoma acutirostre)

Overview:

Also known as the Leopard Bush Fish, this ambush predator features a beautiful spotted pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings. Slow-moving but highly predatory.

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Semi-aggressive (predatory)

Size: 6–8 inches

Lifespan: 8–10 years

Tank Requirements:

Minimum 55 gallons

Heavily planted or decorated tank with driftwood and hiding spots

Low to moderate lighting

Gentle flow

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 75–82°F

pH: 6.0–7.5

Soft to moderate hardness

Diet:

Carnivore—live/frozen foods (shrimp, worms, small fish)

Will accept pellets over time

Tank Mates:

Best with medium-sized, peaceful fish (larger tetras, gouramis, catfish)

Avoid small fish—they will be eaten

Notes:

Ambush hunter—will stay still and strike quickly

Can breathe atmospheric air (labyrinth organ)

Grows slowly but steadily

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs