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Name
Scientific name
Synodontis brichardi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Brichard's Synodontis
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Brichard's Synodontis, Synodontis brichardi, is a catfish from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo. It inhabits rapids a…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.2–7.5
Hardness
5–20dGH
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
Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo. It inhabits areas of turbulent water flow, including rapids and highly oxygenated pools below waterfalls.
Habitat
Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo. It inhabits areas of turbulent water flow, including rapids and highly oxygenated pools below waterfalls.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
The aquarium should have a fine gravel or sand substrate and a scattering of smooth rocks of varying sizes. Pieces of driftwood can be used to provide areas of…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.2-7.5 Hardness: 5-20 dH
Diet
Dried foods may be accepted but the ideal diet for S. brichardi is a varied mix of live and frozen foods supplemented with vegetable matter in the form of blan…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species but should only be kept with fish that appreciate flowing, oxygenated water. Good tankmates include Steatocranus sp., some Alestiid tetras, …
Sexual dimorphism
It can be sexed by examining the genital papillae. This is not for the amateur however. The fish should be held ventral side up in the palm of your hand. The d…
Reproduction
Not reported to have bred in aquaria, although it has been bred for commercial purposes in Eastern Europe with the aid of hormone injections. They are egg scat…
Notes
An unusual and highly adapted species, S. brichardi is one of our favourite Synos and really deserves to be kept in a biotope aquarium to be appreciated at its…
References
References
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