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Name
Scientific name
Synodontis dhonti
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Synodontis dhonti is a large Synodontis catfish endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it lives in deep water down to at least 100 metres. Its d…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
400mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.5–8.5
Hardness
15–35dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
This species is endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
Naturally inhabits deep water areas upto at least 100 metres where there is very little light. For this reason, dhonti will be more active in the aquarium in l…
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~205 litres).
Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves and areas of open water for swimming. Dim lighting will encoura…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.5-8.5 Hardness: 15-35 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
Should not be kept with any fish so small as to be considered food but makes a good addition to a community of larger hard water cichlids, ideally of Tanganyik…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are plumper than males. It can also be sexed by examining the genital papillae. This is not for the amateur however. The fish should be held vent…
Reproduction
Not recorded in aquaria. It is known to spawn in open water in nature and is an egg scatterer exhibiting no parental care.
Notes
S. dhonti's natural deep water habitat and solitary lifestyle make collection for the hobby difficult and so it is rarely seen for sale. When juvenile it may b…
References
References
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