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Name

Scientific name

Microsynodontis polli

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Mochokidae

Common names

Pygmy Synodontis

Photograph credits

All 1 credited

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

Temperament
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Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Guinea

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Etymology

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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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