Featherfin Synodontis (Synodontis eupterus)

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Featherfin Synodontis

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Adult Featherfin Synodontis

Synodontis eupterus

170 Litres (45 US G.)

15.2-17.8cm (6-7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.2 - 7.5

22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

10-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

10-20 years

Family

Mochokidae



Additional names

Feather-Fin Catfish, Featherfin squeaker, Featherfin Syno


Origin

White Nile: Sudan, Chad and Niger, Africa


Sexing

Sexing this fish is not easy and involves physical contact as follows; turn fish on to its back, head facing you, be careful to avoid dorsal spine by placing it between your fingers. Gently pull down on the tail to arch the back and examine the genital pore. Males have a ridged papillae with a spermatoduct and gravid females have a oviduct on the ventral side of the extended papillae.


Tank compatibility

Mostly a bottom feeder and generally peaceful towards tank mates. Featherfins can be kept as individuals or in small groups. Can pose a threat to small fish.


Diet

They will take most foods including flake and pellet as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and shrimp.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

Appreciate bogwood and plenty of hiding spaces, planted tank compatible.


Behaviour

Nocturnal hunters, they can be aggressive to tank mates including Plecos, will eat fish eggs.


Identification

Juvenile Featherfin Synos are grey with black lateral lines which turn to spots as they age.

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