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African Leaf Fish (Ctenopoma Acutirostre) Tips


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Hidy Everyone! :classic_cool:

   I currently have two African Leaf Fish, and I absolutely love them.  I have been debating on purchasing an 180gl long, custom acrylic aquarium and maybe setting up a breeding project for this fish (getting more of them of course).  I would love any tips from anyone on the best method for breeding and the easiest way to sex them young, if it is possible.  I have been told captive breeding is possible and even easy but I haven't gotten any details.  Any information would be greatly appreciated or even if you just want to share cute Leaf Fish Pictures I'd love that too! 😄 

Holli (Kilrkitty08)

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Assuming that the fish you've got are Ctenopoma acutirostre (African Leopard Bush Fish), and not Polycentropsis abbreviata (African Leaf Fish) . . . 

Here is a webpage with information on breeding: 

https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/fish/freshwater/anabantids/spotted-climbing-perch-

Details on sexing them can be read here:

 https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/ctenopoma-acutirostre/

You'll need to raise them up to full maturity first, and of course you'll need to have a confirmed pair. 

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