Edit Microsynodontis batesii
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Name
Scientific name
Microsynodontis batesii
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Dwarf Synodontis
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The dwarf synodontis, Microsynodontis batesii, is a small catfish from the Congo and Ogowe basins in DR Congo, Gabon and Cameroon. The larg…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
88mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.7–7.5
Hardness
10–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon, Gabon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Recorded from Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and Cameroon, where it's found in the Congo and Ogowe river basins. It's thought that at least some of these …
Habitat
Recorded from Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and Cameroon, where it's found in the Congo and Ogowe river basins. It's thought that at least some of these …
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~54 litres.
Maintenance
A dimly lit aquarium with a soft substrate and rocks, pieces of driftwood and twisted roots arranged to form hiding places suits this species. Lighting should …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.7-7.5. Hardness: 10-15 dH
Diet
Frozen, live and dried foods are all accepted.
Behaviour and compatibility
M. batesii can be combined with most peaceful species successfully. The most appropriate tankmates include African tetras, dwarf cichlids such as Pelvivachromi…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult male fish have an elongated caudal fin and small bristles covering the body. The sexes also exhibit differences in the genital papillae in a similar fash…
Reproduction
Unrecorded in aquaria.
Notes
There are a dozen described species of Microsynodontis but most are not seen in the hobby. This species is one of the commoner ones however. Microsynodontis ar…
References
References
No references