Tailspot Ctenopoma
Ctenopoma kingsleyae
Tailspot Ctenopoma is a middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 20 cm (≤ 7.9 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C
- pH
- 6–8
- GH
- 5–15 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 10 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 10 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6–8, GH 5–15 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Tailspot Ctenopoma needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open swimming space for movement and feeding.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Tailspot Ctenopoma get?
Tailspot Ctenopoma reaches ≤ 20 cm (≤ 7.9 in). Allow for adult swimming space, filtration, and compatible companions.
Is Tailspot Ctenopoma peaceful?
Tailspot Ctenopoma needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Tailspot Ctenopoma?
Keep it between 20 to 26 °C.