Question On Synodontis Catfish

[CichlidKeeper01]

While finishing the set up of my 125, I had a question on synodontis. Is keeping three or more a good idea? I have heard that this helps to dispel aggression. Also, what are some cool species?

 

[monkeybike]

Some may disagree, but I'm a fan of the hybrids. I have a really cool Syn. Sp. "Zebra"

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

Those look cool! Any idea on a good number of one synodontis species to keep in general? Can you keep multiple different species? Sorry for all the questions.

 

[Chockful O Phail]

What else are you keeping? If no other big mouths and can take the bioload a group of 5-6 multipunctatus would be active and fun to watch. Otherwise a single Euruptus, Angelicus, or one of the hybrids. They are still catfish and add considerably to your bioload in the tank. Fair warning the bigger ones hang out in hides a lot.

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

I am mainly keeping mbuna and maybe a couple haps.

 

[RD.]

Synodontis lucipinnis, or S. multipunctatus are the two most common species that are endemic to the Rift Lakes.

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

Ok, I will check those out! Thanks!

 

[Allan01230]

petricola are cool also Angelicus is really neat but pricey Yes you can get multiple cats together just give them a log or other cave to hang out in Angelicus get about 10 inches Mine is nine and had him for years I have 5 petricola that love to cran in an old ceramicbarrel decoration the Angelicus hides under the driftwood they all seem to ignore each other

 

[RD.]

FYI ...... most of the fish sold as S. petricola, are actually S. lucipinnis. I have a group of 8 adult wild caught specimens. Awesome cats.

 

[CichlidKeeper01]

Allan01230, that is cool, I might try two different species

RD., are there any defining characteristics of S.petricola?