Ocellated Labyrinth Fish (Ctenopoma muriei)
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Ocellated Labyrinth Fish
Ctenopoma muriei
57 Litres (15 US G.)
6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
23.9-27.8°C (75 -82 °F)
5-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Anabantidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Ocellated Labyrinth Fish, Ocellated Bushfish
Additional scientific names
- Anabas muriei, Anabas ctenotis, Ctenopoma muriei muriei
Origin
- Africa: eastern tributaries of the Niger River system, Lake Chad basin, Nile River, tributaries of Lakes Victoria, Albert, Edward and George, Lake Tanganyika and Lualaba River.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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