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Name
Scientific name
Synodontis albolineatus
Described by
Authority Pellegrin, Year 1924
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Mustard Synodontis
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The mustard synodontis, Synodontis albolineatus, is a small squeaker catfish endemic to the Majinga river system in Gabon. Also known as th…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon, Gabon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Gabon, specifically the Majinga river system.
Habitat
Occurs in various biotopes in the Majinga river system.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
A densely planted aquarium with a soft substrate and rocks, pieces of driftwood and twisted roots arranged to form hiding places is ideal for this species. Flo…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 5-15°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 successfully with most species. Good tankmates include Alestiid tetras, Pelvicachromis sp. and other peaceful cichlids, …
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown. Its size makes it very difficult to be sexed accurately using the genital papillae method.
Reproduction
Not recorded in aquaria.
Notes
Also known as the Mustard Squeaker, this species is imported infrequently, though it sometimes shows up in mixed boxes of Synodontis from exporters. An ideal S…
References
References
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