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Name
Scientific name
Synodontis alberti
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
High-fin Synodontis
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The high-fin synodontis, Synodontis alberti, is a squeaker catfish from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and the Republic of Cong…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 21–25.5°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
5–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Republic of the Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Republic of Congo.
Habitat
Inhabits a variety of streams and rivers in the wild.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres.
Maintenance
A densely planted aquarium with a soft substrate and rocks, pieces of driftwood and twisted roots arranged to form hiding places suits this species. Floating v…
Water conditions
Temperature: 21 – 25.5 °C pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: 5-25°H
Diet
Synodontis are omnivorous and are most unfussy in terms of feeding. Frozen, live and dried foods are all accepted. It also relishes vegetable matter in the for…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful fish that can be maintained with many species provided they are over 2" in length and thus can escape predation. Good tankmates include Alestiid tet…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish retain a spotted pattern into adulthood. This fades in female fish. It can also be sexed by examining the genital papillae. This is not for the amate…
Reproduction
Not achieved in aquaria. In nature they form pairs and eggs are scattered randomly.
Notes
S. alberti possesses an incredible set of barbels that are the longest of any Synodontis. It is also very hardy and adaptable and is therefore an ideal beginne…
References
References
No references