Anabas testudineus

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Climbing Perch
Climbing Perch
Species	Anabas testudineus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	9.843 in 16-25 cm (6.3-9.8")
pH	6.0 - 8.5
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 303.15 K 86 °F 545.67 °R22 -30 °C (71.6-86°F)
Water Hardness	5-18
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Climbing Perch

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Amphiprion testudineus

[edit] Sexing

There are no obvious differences between male and female.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Do not keep with small fish as the Climbing Perch is a predator. Can be kept with others of its own kind.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen meaty foods such as bloodworm and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Must have a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places in secure bogwood and rocks. A secure lid is a must with about 2"-4" gap between the water surface and the top of the tank to avoid any mishaps if this fish jumps. This fish must have excellent filtration as it can be a messy eater, and hardy plants as it will nibble soft delicate plants.

[edit] Behaviour

An aggressive yet shy fish that is not suitable for a general community aquarium. They are also know to jump when going to the surface for air.

[edit] Identification

A slender fish with large scales and spines on the gill cover.It is grey-brown to silver in colour, with a dark spot on the base of the caudal fin. Some red can also be observed in the fins.

[edit] Species Notes

• Be very careful when handling this fish as the spines on its gill cover can cause it to get caught in nets, they will also use these spines to defend themselves.
• If this fish does escape, do not limit your search to the vicinity of the tank, this fish can "walk" and can be found a surprisingly long distance away! It uses this ability in the wild when pools start to dry up and it will move over land to find a new pool.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aqua World
• Seriously Fish