White Seam Syno

[903Herp]

So I was looking for smaller catfish and came across the White Seam Syno Synodontis granulosus

i have never seen them in a store or for sale. Does anyone know how I can get them or how much they would cost?

 

[catfishacr]

yeah they are awesome fish. Ive never seen one either or even seen for sale online. I read somewhere they are hard to find and expensive. Also a lot of fake hybrids.

Im also curious if anyone has some info to add on availability and cost?

 

[903Herp]

I have a buddy looking into acquiring a couple and the costs of them. I will update on what he he says.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Catfishacr hit all the points I would. Lots of fakes. Hybridizers are working diligently to create as close look alikes as possible and some are close in granulosus case.

They are quite rare - people seek them out for years, sometimes many years. As such, they are expensive. Hundreds $ per fingerling.

IDK synos enough to tell a fake without investing a good chunk of time. It can be tricky and stumble even experts. IDK why OP removed the picture but here is one representative thread on PCF http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=42356

If you want to make absolutely sure you are not being hooded, I'd advise requesting very good pictures and asking on PCF before purchasing.