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Name
Scientific name
Synodontis contractus
Described by
Authority Vinciguerra, Year 1928
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Big-nosed Upside-down Catfish
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The big-nosed upside-down catfish, Synodontis contractus, is a small Synodontis from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6.2–7.2
Hardness
3–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Republic of the Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo. It occurs in small ponds, backwaters and creeks, often in large numbers.
Habitat
Found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo. It occurs in small ponds, backwaters and creeks, often in large numbers.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm
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. Broad-leaved pla…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: 6.2-7.2 Hardness: 3-15 dH
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
One of the most gentle members of the genus, S. contractus can be combined with most peaceful species successfully. The most appropriate tankmates include Afri…
Sexual dimorphism
Cannot be sexed by the genital papilla technique as it is too small, although the same dimorphism is apparent. It is therefore difficult to sex, although adult…
Reproduction
Has been spawned in aquaria but the eggs did not hatch.
Notes
Often confused with the similar S. nigriventris, this species is imported infrequently. It is easily distinguished from nigriventris by its larger eyes and bro…
References
References
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