Synspillium coming weds

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Hello guys I have a Synspillium from Jeff Rapps on the way any feeding tip or care information.and brand specific foods?what temps do you guys use?
 
Syns are easy, hardy fish, that don't really require any special care. Water should be in the upper 70s and NLS pellets are a sure bet for optimal nutrition. They tend to be fairly peaceful, but I have heard of some with a bit of aggression issues. They eat like pigs and grows fast.
 
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Syns are easy, hardy fish, that don't really require any special care. Water should be in the upper 70s and NLS pellets are a sure bet for optimal nutrition. They tend to be fairly peaceful, but I have heard of some with a bit of aggression issues. They eat like pigs and grows fast.
 
Syns Grow very fast! I have one and hes a big at 2". He eats even tilapia that may rays eat lol I have him in the tank since hes small and quick and rays can't eat him.
 
They like a lot of fruits and veggies from time to time. Mango has been successful for me as well as zucchini.
+1. Their diet in the wild is more flora than fauna, so try not to go too heavy on animal protein
 
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I agree, that a pellet high in plant vitamins and spirulina would work well. These are not piscavores so feeding fish flesh would not be a main ingredient in their natural diet.
 
Hello guys I have a Synspillium from Jeff Rapps on the way any feeding tip or care information.and brand specific foods?what temps do you guys use?

Nice, I plan on getting some from rapps as well whenever my tank decides to fully cycle.

Keep us updated with pics please.
 
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