Manyspined Climbing Perch
NameManyspined Climbing Perch
Scientific NameAnabas testudineus
Common NamesManyspined Climbing Perch, Climbing Perch, Common Climbing Perch, Walking Fish
FamilyAnabantidae
OriginSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Temperamentaggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust cichlids, Large, robust catfish, Other similarly sized aggressive fish
Description
The Manyspined Climbing Perch is a hardy and robust labyrinth fish known for its ability to breathe atmospheric air and move short distances on land. It is a territorial and aggressive species, often best kept alone or with very carefully selected, similarly sized tankmates. This fish can grow quite large and requires a spacious aquarium.
