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Name
Scientific name
Microsynodontis polli
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Pygmy Synodontis
Photograph credits
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Summary
The pygmy synodontis, Microsynodontis polli, is a small catfish from the upper Niger basin in Liberia and Guinea, growing to around 40 mm S…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
40mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 6.8–7.5
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
Guinea
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
A West African species found in Liberia and Guinea, where it inhabits parts of the Upper Niger river basin..
Habitat
A West African species found in Liberia and Guinea, where it inhabits parts of the Upper Niger river basin..
Aquarium size
45 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~41 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: 24 – 27 °C pH: 6.8-7.5 Hardness: 10-15 dH
Diet
Frozen, live and dried foods are all accepted.
Behaviour and compatibility
M. polli can be combined with most peaceful species successfully. The most appropriate tankmates include African tetras, dwarf cichlids such as Pelvivachromis …
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are rounder in the belly than males.
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
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