Ctenopoma ansorgei (CTENOPOMA ORANGE)

The Ctenopoma Ansorgei fish is a freshwater fish from rivers and central African marshes. It belongs to the AnabaNidae family, known as "fish fish". Ctenopoma Ansorgei is a relatively small fish, measuring about 10 cm in length once adult. Its most distinctive characteristic is undoubtedly its rounded head and its suction cup -shaped mouth, which allows it to easily suck the foods of the bottom of the waters.

The body of the fish Ctenopoma Ansorgei is covered with smooth and glossy scales, generally dark green or black color, with lighter vertical stripes along its sides. Its caudal and pectoral fins are long and fine, allowing it to move quickly and strictly in the water. Its dorsal fin is relatively small and consists of a series of short and thick rays.

In kind, the Ctenopoma Ansorgei fish feeds mainly on insects, larvae and other small aquatic animals which it finds on the bottom of the waters. It is also known for its ability to feed on algae and aquatic plants, which makes it easy to nourish in captivity. Because of its diversified diet, Ctenopoma Ansorgei is considered an omnivorous fish.

Ctenopoma year oldsorgei fish is a lonely fish by nature and only mate temporarily for reproduction. The female lays her eggs in a nest which she builds from various plants and materials, which the male then fertilizes. The eggs generally hatch in one to two weeks, and the fry feed mainly on plankton until they are large enough to feed themselves.

Due to its small size and ease of maintenance, Ctenopoma Ansorgei fish is often chosen as a pet for beginner aquariophiles. However, it is important to maintain it in an adequate environment and provide it with a varied diet to allow it to prosper in captivity. In general, Ctenopoma Ansorgei is a peaceful and harmless fish, although it can be territorial with its fellows and should not be maintained with too small or too fragile fish.