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Synodontis eupterus
Native Region:
Africa - Zaire & Camaroon.
Temperament: Peaceful.
Feeding: Feed sinking pellets, flakes and freeze dried
foods.
Sexing: Mature females are larger
than males.
General Comments: The Synodontis Eupterus
Catfish is also known as the Featherfin Squeaker and is from the rivers and
lakes of Africa. It is a wide-bodied catfish and is pale in coloration with many
black spots. This species is also known as an upside-down catfish, as it will
hang in an inverted position.
As a digger, the Synodontis
Eupterus Catfish will appreciate a fine sandy bottom with large roots and
crevices for hiding places in a tank of 50 gallons or more. Sensitive to
nitrates, good water conditions are necessary. It prefers a current in the
aquarium. It can be kept as a schooling fish or in a tank with other
Synodontis species. The Synodontis Eupterus Catfish may also be maintained
with most African Cichlids of similar size.
Currently, the Synodontis
Eupterus Catfish is not being successfully bred in the aquarium.
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