Synodontis lucipinnis Synodontis lucipinnis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Synodontis lucipinnis
Origin region
Lake Tanganyika
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
140
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
7.60–8.60
GH (dGH)
8.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
4.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Lake Tanganyika
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; shell spawn reported.
Notes
Small 'petricola dwarf'; rocky caves.