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Sharon
03-06-2009, 01:02 AM
It's easy to see why this guy has a reputation for eating small fish!
btate617
03-06-2009, 01:07 AM
It's easy to see why this guy has a reputation for eating small fish!


Is that yours Sharon? A local wholeseller had a few Ctenopoma Acutirostre
awhile back, I was tempted but passed. cool fish.

Brian
Sharon
03-06-2009, 01:11 AM
He's mine, and one of my favourites. :ssmile: He bothers no other fish, but he's not fully grown.
Deleted User
03-06-2009, 01:12 AM
Great shot of a very cool fish Sharon. thumbs2:

My LFS get those in on a regular basis.:ssmile:
btate617
03-06-2009, 01:13 AM
Awesome... kinda cool how they just "lounge" around waiting for something to swim on by.
lobsternoob
03-06-2009, 01:15 AM
That's a really excellent shot you caught there! For some reason the "yawning" pics are a favorite of mine. Very pretty fish.
Ellen4God
03-06-2009, 01:23 AM
Big mouth! lol Great picture. :11:
Red
03-06-2009, 01:27 AM
nice little photo you have there :)
Crispy
03-06-2009, 12:17 PM
nice photo and cool fish!
Sharon
03-06-2009, 12:32 PM
Thanks!:ssmile:
Brookfish
03-06-2009, 06:33 PM
That a Bush fish Sharon? great shot I love the markings on it!
cer
03-06-2009, 06:37 PM
That is a great shot!
Sharon
03-06-2009, 06:50 PM
Thanks again!:ssmile:
Pterophyllum
03-07-2009, 02:07 AM
Leopard Ctenopomas are considered to be a semi aggressive species of fish :) they are part of the gourami family. Some will have feelers, such as the leopard gourami or leopart ctenopoma.

Anyways, they can go with angels, tetras (larger than the ctenopoma), and other gouramis.

Also, you might want to get some large neon tetras. They aren't that big, but they will do for a while since leopard ctenopomas do grow fairly slowly, but if you feed them good enough, you'll find out that they can grow good at a steady rate.

They also require clear water, and need a temperature of about 84ºF.

pH is probably from a 6.8 to 7.2 Not too high.

If you have fishes that are smaller than the ctenopoma, then I suggest you get a LOT of plants that can provide shelter for the smaller fishes that are hiding from the leopard gourami (ctenopoma).

Good luck :)
troy
03-07-2009, 05:35 AM
Great pic!thumbs2:
Owlbehere
03-07-2009, 06:50 AM
I love my leopard... I haven't seen him yawn though, that is really cute! Mine is about 2-3" and loves his flake and pellet food. He hasn't killed any of my fish but they all average 2"+. He will turn sideways and curl his body to them and flare his fins if they get too close to were he is sleeping. Then go back to sleep, lol.