Synodontis Catfish Synodontis spp.
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Synodontis spp.
Origin region
Africa (Congo Basin, Niger, Nile, Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
150
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
5.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Congo Basin, Niger, Nile, Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Rarely bred in home aquaria. Some success in large, well-structured setups with caves.
Notes
Many Synodontis species exist; hardy bottom dwellers, often upside-down swimmers. Popular in African cichlid tanks.