Adding Ctenopoma (Leopard Bush Fish)

[TheNewBreed83]

Afternoon all,

I hope you're all doing well and staying safe?

I've been trying to find some information online, but with no success, so I'm hoping someone here may be able to help.

I have a pair of roughly three year old Ctenopoma at the moment, and my local fish shop has a single adult Ctenopoma currently.
It was part of a pair and only one sold, so has been alone in its tank for months.

I was wondering if i would be able to safely add it to my existing two, or whether that would cause aggression issues.

Thanks in advance.

 

[krichardson]

The Ctenopoma acutirastre is one of my favorite mini monsters.I have kept them alone as well as in small groups over the years with minimal aggression issues.

 

[TheNewBreed83]

The Ctenopoma acutirastre is one of my favorite mini monsters.I have kept them alone as well as in small groups over the years with minimal aggression issues.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if there would be issues adding a newcomer later. My two don't seem territorial, but I wanted to make sure that adding another of the same species wouldn't create a problem.

 

[krichardson]

Thanks, I wasn't sure if there would be issues adding a newcomer later. My two don't seem territorial, but I wanted to make sure that adding another of the same species wouldn't create a problem.

I don't recall them being territorial,they seem to enjoy wandering about and patrolling the tank.Hopefully things go well if you get that other one.

 

[TheNewBreed83]

I don't recall them being territorial,they seem to enjoy wandering about and patrolling the tank.Hopefully things go well if you get that other one.

Thanks a lot for input, I think I'll give it a go.

Happy Holidays!

 

[latapy10]

Afternoon all,

I hope you're all doing well and staying safe?

I've been trying to find some information online, but with no success, so I'm hoping someone here may be able to help.

I have a pair of roughly three year old Ctenopoma at the moment, and my local fish shop has a single adult Ctenopoma currently.
It was part of a pair and only one sold, so has been alone in its tank for months.

I was wondering if i would be able to safely add it to my existing two, or whether that would cause aggression issues.

Thanks in advance.

If other fishes are over 8 cm than you will see minimal agression from adult ctenopoma.

 

[krichardson]

Thanks a lot for input, I think I'll give it a go.

Happy Holidays!

Glad to be able to help,keep us posted....and Merry Christmas to ya.

 

[Fishman Dave]

I would suggest that it’s not as simple as just saying yes you will have issues or no you won’t without knowing how big the tank is, what decorations it contains and what other occupants. With enough space and an interesting tank I can’t see a problem, but in too small a tank with little in the way of decoration you could find you already have a pair and are introducing another male. All three things coming together to potentially cause an issue.

 

[krichardson]

If other fishes are over 8 cm than you will see minimal agression from adult ctenopoma.

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That reminds of one I saw for sale in a shop a few weeks ago.It looked to be pushing six inches and had very few spots.

 

[jeaninel]

Yes, I'd be curious to know what size tank the OP has. I had one full grown cteno in my 135 gallon with various other peaceful occupants and added 2 more full grown ctenos with no issues. They all 3 get along fine. But a smaller tank could be a different scenario.