zebra synodontis catfish hybrid

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So Im getting my gf to set up a 55gallon tank soon that I am giving to her. While just browsing at petsmart yesterday she saw this guy and well, love at first site. I told her to write down the name so i could research it.

And from my research iv learned that, the zebra is just a made up name for pet stores and its actually a Synodontis nigriventris

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=334

From this I gather it will be fine living in a 71-80 degree tank, not a picky eater, and needs a place to hide. And I am assuming 7-8" in length max.

Is there anything special I should need for this fish while I am caring for it while we get her tank going in a week or so? I have a 18gal hex unheated, so my guess is low 70's at the warmest with baby goldfish in it. I also have a 180gal heated to 76-77degrees, but with quiet a few monsters in there, ie 12+ comet, 12"+pleco, 10"+oranda with assorted smaller fish of balas and pangasius catfish.

NOW my plan was to just hang the 2gal hex Into the 180gal and have a foutain pump just keep pumping water into the 2gal hex and overflow into the 180 thus keeping the water clean at all times.

I am acclimating him right now in a tupperware container and adding little bits of water every 5-10min.

Now of course the pics, listed 20$ on sale for 10$
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Any help or info would be GREATLY appreciated.
 
that a syno decorus they are cool fish they get around 10 inches and are so cute and they dont try to eat neons that i had in a 6 foot long awhile back.
 
big_tank_boy;2387581; said:
that a syno decorus they are cool fish they get around 10 inches and are so cute and they dont try to eat neons that i had in a 6 foot long awhile back.
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Yes, this is a decorus.
 
Well I put him in the 2gal hex hanging under water except 1" for the over flow. Threw some sand in the tank and a plant. Fountain pump is pumping water in keeping a over flow. Tmw I am going to buy a 50watt heater, heat the 18gal hex and house him for a week or 2 until the 55gal is completely setup and running. Thanks for the info on the id guys.
 
Could be a hybrid. Have been seeing alot of those in LFS lately. Marked as a Zebra Syno. at reputable shops also.
 
Ya at petmart it was labled as hybrid.

Hes doing well in his 2gal hex so far, eats SUPER FAST and like a pig.
 
Typical Syno. feeding behavior. Mine go nuts when they smell food.
 
Last update just for the heck of it. Bought a 50watt heater and threw him in the 18gal hex for the next 2 weeks until the 55gal is up, heated, seeded, and running.

Iv learned he doesnt like light, and its best to feed him when all the lights are off and I am going to bed.

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Thanks again.
 
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