Large Synodontis
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Synos and raphs usually don't pay any attention to each other. Once in a while I see articles and posts describing S. euptera as evil-doers, destroying any and all other fish in community tanks. Having owned about 6 or so large euptera and not seen any such aggression, I remain puzzled by these accounts but one would be wise to be aware and keep a watch. I do not discount them but atm think these are rare occasions.
Here is one just posted: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?513887-Featherfin
Here is one just posted: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?513887-Featherfin
Same here.. my syno is very passive and ignores other fish. likes to hide most of the time.
I also was just at lfs with two full grown eupts in the same tank with smaller guys with no issues. They seemed to really like me though.. lol..
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I also was just at lfs with two full grown eupts in the same tank with smaller guys with no issues. They seemed to really like me though.. lol..
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Should be fine. I had a 9" raphael with a 8" syno for over a year - they actually inhabited the same cave without any issues.
Dodn't get to go today......Winter in the Rockies.....Going to try again tomorrow. I have a couple youg Syno Multi in the tank they think the Raphael is mom...sleep together etc. Just wasn't sure about large ones. I think I'm getting both the High fin and the Upside down guess I'll know when I get there.
Keep in mind multipunctata are a shoaling lake species, who need hard, alkaline water. Euptera are solitary (can be aggressive/territorial) riverine species, widely spread in African rivers in different waters but not as hard and alkaline as Tanganyika's. Experts do not recommend combining lake and riverine synos as these require different water. Both will adapt, IME and IMO, but this is not ideal/desirable.
If he's in the mountains like me then I'd say his water from tap should come out pretty hard. lol.
OH Yeah!!! This place up here is a African Cichlid lovers dream, dont have to touch the water for the most part. A little salt. Well I ended up with two highfins they moved right in with the Raphael (not that he was thrilled about it at first) So, now I have the two multi's who are smaller they have both taken to the Raphael (it's a mom or dad thing I think?) though the multi's are much more active. As I mentioned the Raphael was spoiled his previous owner hand feed him Shrimp Pellets in his cave, so he see no need to go looking for food. The High Fins a great looking fish they add such a interesting look to the tank. One of the High Fins has taken to my Oscar they swim all over the tank togethor. Cats are such neat fish
! Now I have to start looking for my upgrade to a 240 to 300 in the spring. Should be able to house some neat cats with that kinda room? (though I am not a brave one to try like redtails to me a fish that will outgrow almost any tank dosn't make sense? They are nice looking fish though the few I have seen are smart as heck.
! Now I have to start looking for my upgrade to a 240 to 300 in the spring. Should be able to house some neat cats with that kinda room? (though I am not a brave one to try like redtails to me a fish that will outgrow almost any tank dosn't make sense? They are nice looking fish though the few I have seen are smart as heck.