Climbing Perch - Anabas testudineus
By: Agassizii
Species Name: Anabas testudineus
Common Names: Climbing Perch
Synonyms: Anthias testudineus, Amphiprion testudineus, Antias testudineus,
Family: Anabantidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 25 cm / 9.8 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Asia: India to Wallace line including China
Temperament: Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) is slightly aggressive and shy. Thus they are not suitable for a community aquarium
Company: Suitable tank mates for Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) re larger cichlids and larger catfish. Smaller fishes may be snacked upon.
Water Parameters: pH 7.5 , temperature 20-30 ° C / 68-86 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) should have a large tank with a tight fitting lid. They must have a good filtration system because they pollute water easily. The tank should be planted with hardy plants such as Java fern. They may eat softer plants.
Feeding: Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) should be fed a variety of food and will accept most foods including prepared foods, live foods, frozen foods, and freeze-dried foods. Make sure to vary their diet.
Breeding: Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) will spawn during the evening in between plants. Their eggs will hatch between 24 and 36 hours. The parents have never been reported to care for their eggs/fry, but they will not eat the fry. The eggs will float to the top rather than sink. Lowering the water level to 20cm in larger tanks and doing large partial water changes will encourage this fish to spawn.