Spotted ctenopoma vs Ornate ctenopoma: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Ornate ctenopoma is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Ornate ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Spotted ctenopoma is aggressive towards other fish.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

Spotted ctenopomaOrnate ctenopoma
Adult size15 cm (5.9 in)8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature5–25°C (41–77°F)25–28°C (77–82°F)
pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0
Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
TemperamentAggressiveAggressive
Community tankGoodNot suitable
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

Species profiles