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Ctenopoma muriei

Muir's Ctenopoma, Dwarf Leopard Ctenopoma
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
5–20 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
80 L
Ctenopoma muriei is a labyrinth fish, meaning it can breathe atmospheric air. This makes them adaptable in oxygen-poor environments. Featuring unique dulled-color spotted patterns, they are more reclusive and prefer a tank with plenty of hiding spaces like plants, driftwood, and caves. Caution should be taken when housing them with smaller tankmates due to their potential predatory nature. They usually accept live, frozen, or pellet foods.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–20 ppm
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
7.5–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
80 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

Burundi,Cameroon,Chad,Egypt,Kenya,Niger,Nigeria,Sudan,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia.

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