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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

Social needs
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Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

DR Congo, Lake Tanganyika

Writing

Etymology

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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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