Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Spotted Climbing Perch. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
6 - 7.5
Temperature
23° - 28 °C
Max size
15 cm
Min tank
150 L
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A leaf-patterned African anabantoid that hangs motionless among wood and then engulfs anything small enough. Peaceful toward fish it cannot swallow, but tankmates must be chosen with that in mind.
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Everything you need to keep Spotted Climbing Perch healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Spotted Climbing Perch. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Spotted Climbing Perch is carnivore — frozen and live foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Spotted Climbing Perch is generally shy ambush predator. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized shy ambush predator tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Spotted Climbing Perch vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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