Congo Climbing Perch

An ornately marked, small growing fish found in low flow environments within the Congo River basin, the Congo Ctenopoma (Microctenopoma congicum) is a unique, social species which spends most of its life hunting tiny invertebrates among leaf litter and aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium, the are best kept in groups with other small, peaceful fish and should be provided plenty of small protein-rich frozen foods like small bloodworms, enriched brine, or mysis. This species will appreciate plenty of cover and leaf litter with a soft sand substrate.