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The Feather Fin Synodontis is an attractive catfish, known for its large, feathery dorsal fin. These are best kept in aquariums with medium sized community fish and peaceful cichlids.
Known by several common names including Feather Fin Catfish and Feather Fin Squeaker, these are peaceful creatures, which seem to be quite happy kept singly and are unlikely to both any other tankmates.
Growing to only 15cm, these should be kept in an aquarium at least 100cm long and will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 6.0 and 7.5.
Decorate the aquarium with sand or fine gravel and a few rocks, stones, and pieces of wood, creating a few hiding places.
Add some hardy plants too, nothing too delicate as they could get accidentally damaged. Can be kept with most medium sized community fish and most cichlids.
Feather Fin Synodontis will eat a wide variety of sinking foods, including catfish pellets, frozen diets, and some prepared vegetables.
Common name(s):
Feather Fin Synodontis.
Feather Fin Catfish.
Feather Fin Squeaker.
Scientific name:
Synodontis eupterus.
Family:
Mococidae.
Group:
Naked Catfishes.
Colour:
Light-brown with dark markings.
Native habitat:
Central Africa, White Nile, Chad Basin, Volta River, Niger River.
Potential lifespan:
10 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
15cm.
Degree of difficulty to keep:
Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Swimming level:
Bottom / deep areas.
Breeding:
Egg layer.
Sex:
Not known.
Temperature:
22-26°
Water parameters:
pH 6.0 – 7.5.
Hardness 4-15°dGH.
Feeding:
Catfish pellets, tablets, or granules.
Bloodworm, Daphnia, Brineshrimp, and frozen tropical diets.
Cucumber, lettuce, cooked peas, spinach, frozen vegetable diets.
Minimum aquarium size:
100cm long.
180 litres.
Cohabitation:
Best kept singly. Groups of 3 or more can be kept larger tanks.
Suitable to keep with medium sized community fish, and most cichlids that like the same water conditions.
Do not keep anything too small with them. Remember the golden rule, if a fish or shrimp could fit in another fishes mouth, then irrespective of their known diet, they could well end up in there.
The Feather Fin Synodontis is an attractive catfish, known for its large, feathery dorsal fin. These are best kept in aquariums with medium sized community fish and peaceful cichlids.
Known by several common names including Feather Fin Catfish and Feather Fin Squeaker, these are peaceful creatures, which seem to be quite happy kept singly and are unlikely to both any other tankmates.
Growing to only 15cm, these should be kept in an aquarium at least 100cm long and will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 6.0 and 7.5.
Decorate the aquarium with sand or fine gravel and a few rocks, stones, and pieces of wood, creating a few hiding places.
Add some hardy plants too, nothing too delicate as they could get accidentally damaged. Can be kept with most medium sized community fish and most cichlids.
Feather Fin Synodontis will eat a wide variety of sinking foods, including catfish pellets, frozen diets, and some prepared vegetables.
Common name(s):
Feather Fin Synodontis.
Feather Fin Catfish.
Feather Fin Squeaker.
Scientific name:
Synodontis eupterus.
Family:
Mococidae.
Group:
Naked Catfishes.
Colour:
Light-brown with dark markings.
Native habitat:
Central Africa, White Nile, Chad Basin, Volta River, Niger River.
Potential lifespan:
10 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
15cm.
Degree of difficulty to keep:
Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Swimming level:
Bottom / deep areas.
Breeding:
Egg layer.
Sex:
Not known.
Temperature:
22-26°
Water parameters:
pH 6.0 – 7.5.
Hardness 4-15°dGH.
Feeding:
Catfish pellets, tablets, or granules.
Bloodworm, Daphnia, Brineshrimp, and frozen tropical diets.
Cucumber, lettuce, cooked peas, spinach, frozen vegetable diets.
Minimum aquarium size:
100cm long.
180 litres.
Cohabitation:
Best kept singly. Groups of 3 or more can be kept larger tanks.
Suitable to keep with medium sized community fish, and most cichlids that like the same water conditions.
Do not keep anything too small with them. Remember the golden rule, if a fish or shrimp could fit in another fishes mouth, then irrespective of their known diet, they could well end up in there.
