Synodontis eupterus???

[catfishkemp]

I have had a Synodontis eupterus for about a week now. and I was wondering if anyone had any info on them. Best tank set up and what not. also. I have not seen it eat at all. it seems the only thing that eats the food I put in is its Clown Loach tank mate. Is that normal. It seems like he has settled in. for a catfish he is actually pretty active as long as on have the dim light on the tank and not the bright light. also... how big will he get and how long does it take?! Fast or slow grower? Thanks to anyone who knows anything about the topic!

 

[jclyde13]

Well, for general info, they get to about 8-9" on average but grow very slowly after they reach 6", they need a tank that is at least 55 gallons, need to have some places to hide in the aquarium, and they will readily accept most frozen/freeze dried foods and can be weaned onto pellets.

Btw, I noticed you mentioned that you are keeping a clown loach with it; assuming you only have one loach, it would be best to buy a few more if your tank is large enough to house them; they are schooling fish, so they prefer to be kept in groups.

P.S. Welcome to MFK.

 

[joe jaskot]

The synodontis eupterus is a pretty active catfish. They usually eat like little pigs. Not a relatively fast grower, but when mature can reach 8 1/2" in length. As with most catfish, they don't like bright lights. A nice addition to any tank. Rather peaceful.

 

[Red Devil]

Well, for general info, they get to about 8-9" on average but grow very slowly after they reach 6", they need a tank that is at least 55 gallons, need to have some places to hide in the aquarium, and they will readily accept most frozen/freeze dried foods and can be weaned onto pellets.

Btw, I noticed you mentioned that you are keeping a clown loach with it; assuming you only have one loach, it would be best to buy a few more if your tank is large enough to house them; they are schooling fish, so they prefer to be kept in groups.

P.S. Welcome to MFK.

very good info... took the words right out of my mouth... clown loaches do well in a colony ... a few at least..

 

[catfishkemp]

oh sry, forgot an "s" I have 3 clown loaches. Each about 3 inches.

 

[Red Devil]

oh sry, forgot an "s" I have 3 clown loaches. Each about 3 inches.

oh thats good...

 

[Allan01230]

Definately get that cat some type of cave. I have an angelicus that is 8 inches and he hides in a ceramic pipe. The thing actually would not move out of the corner till I put this cave in the tank. Now he is very active but defends this cave like crazy.

 

[probassfisher010]

Mine hands upside down under a log for most the day, and it eats about anything, earthworms being its favorite but takes anything, including its staple diet NLS. S. eupterus will either prefer a cave or simply placing its belly against a hard surface, both are normal and don't be alarmed if its at some weire angle against something, goodluck!

 

[Eupterus]

Yes, they are active catfish. Maybe hide more in a tank that is kept in a well lit area. Will need their own cave to call home, especially if there are other bottom dwellers in the tank. Have you noticed any signs of illness besides not eating?.
I used to say they were semi-aggressive, but then mine suddenly started fighting each other after living together peacefully for years. I had to remove one that got sick possibly as a result of the fighting. I'm not sure if they would suddenly snap and become aggressive towards other fish after a couple of years or this is just aggressive behavior towards their own kind.

 

[jclyde13]

Yes, they are active catfish. Maybe hide more in a tank that is kept in a well lit area. Will need their own cave to call home, especially if there are other bottom dwellers in the tank. Have you noticed any signs of illness besides not eating?.
I used to say they were semi-aggressive, but then mine suddenly started fighting each other after living together peacefully for years. I had to remove one that got sick possibly as a result of the fighting. I'm not sure if they would suddenly snap and become aggressive towards other fish after a couple of years or this is just aggressive behavior towards their own kind.

I have heard of conspecific aggression between Synodontis cats of multiple different species, but as far as I know, they are not normally aggressive toward other bottom dwellers.