Synodontis eupteraLace SynoSqueaker CatfishFeather-Fin CatfishFeatherfin CatfishLace SynodontisFeatherfin SynodontisSqueaker SynodontisFeatherfin SynoFeatherfin Squeaker |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 19.5 cm (7.68 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Compatability: | Semi-aggressive
Territorial |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 50 Gallons (189.27) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 75.96° F (24.42° C) |
| pH: | 6.91 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 12 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Diet should include live foods.
Will accept insects, larvae, algae, algae wafers, sinking carnivore, catfish, and shrimp pellets, spirulina flakes, doromin, crustaceans, earthworms, tubifex, and blood worms. |
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| Swimming Level: | Bottom |
| Schooling: | No |
| Setup: | Lots of rock caves, bogwood, and open spaces to patrol at night. Muted lighting and floating plants are also recommended. |
| Distribution: | Africa.
Central Africa.
Rivers and waterways.
White Nile, Chad, and Niger. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 4 - 5 |
| Sexing: | Can only be determined by venting the fish. This is a very risky procedure for the fish and should only be performed by professionals. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Layers |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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