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Name
Scientific name
Synodontis aterrimus
Described by
Authority Poll & Roberts, Year 1968
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Synodontis aterrimus is a peaceful Synodontis catfish found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Infrequently offered for sale, it gro…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
115mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
3–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Is found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Habitat
Occurs in different biotopes around a number of areas in the middle of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 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. Floating vegetat…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 3-20°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
The female is plumper than the male when adult. It can also be sexed by examining the genital papillae. This is not for the amateur however. The fish should be…
Reproduction
Unrecorded in captivity. In nature S. aterrimus breeds in areas of seasonal flooding that are rich in micro-organisms. They are egg scatterers and exhibit no p…
Notes
This species is infrequently offered for sale but makes an attractive addition to the medium sized community aquarium.
References
References
No references