Labyrinth Fish

The labyrinth fish or Anabantoidei, also known under the name of climbing fish. They belong to the series of bony fishes and are a suborder of Perciformes. In addition to the gills they possess a labyrinth organ which serves atmospheric oxygen to breathe and allowing them to live in extreme conditions. Labyrinth fish are native to Asia and Africa. Due to their blaze of color they are among aquarists very popular. Depending on the labyrinth fish prefer an welfare as a couple or in groups, and temperatures between 24 to 27 ° C.