Curious to know who here has the absolute biggest Synodontis Eupterus. I personally think mine has to be somewhere up there as she's pushing 9.5 inches.
Synodontis Eupterus
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Mine two are 8" and 10" eyeballing.
In general they don't exceed 8"-10" total length, even after 20-30+ years: https://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=30928&hilit=eupterus+lifespan
If at all possible, consider how you could photograph it in the tank, in water, even if you have to use a net to bring it in to the front glass.
IMHO, taking a fish out of its tank just to take a photo is a bit cruel. Even though, synos are tough and hardy and will handle it no problem. Still, a huge surge of stress for them.
In general they don't exceed 8"-10" total length, even after 20-30+ years: https://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=30928&hilit=eupterus+lifespan
If at all possible, consider how you could photograph it in the tank, in water, even if you have to use a net to bring it in to the front glass.
IMHO, taking a fish out of its tank just to take a photo is a bit cruel. Even though, synos are tough and hardy and will handle it no problem. Still, a huge surge of stress for them.
That's why I proposed what I proposed. In order to take it out of the tank, you will need to net the fish. Once in the net, you can opt to leave it in the water, keep in the net pressed against the glass, and photograph through the glass.
Also fish can be chased out and often may leave their hide when a large water change is in progress.
It doesn't matter what I propose though. Just my $0.02.
