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Name

Scientific name

Synodontis schoutedeni

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Mochokidae

Common names

Vermiculated Synodontis

Photograph credits

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Summary

The vermiculated Synodontis, Synodontis schoutedeni, is a peaceful Synodontis catfish found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its c…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

138mm, 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

3–15dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

DR Congo, Republic of the Congo

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

S. schoutedeni is found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Habitat

S. schoutedeni is found only in 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: 3-15 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

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 te…

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 b…

Reproduction

Unsure. Many young specimens appear on the market but we are not sure whether these are being bred commercially or not. In nature S. schoutedeni breeds in area…

Notes

In our opinion, this is one of the most attractively marked Synos commonly available in the hobby. The colour and patterning can vary considerably and the verm…

In our opinion, this is one of the most attractively marked Synos commonly available in the hobby. The colour and patterning can vary considerably and the vermiculated pattern seems to intensify with age in well kept fish. When taken into consideration with its moderate adult size, this is an ideal beginners's Syno. One point worth noting is that this species seems very susceptible to bloating. While the cause of this is unknown, we suggest that feeding of dried foods be kept to a minimum.

Also referred to as the Marbled Synodontis or the Yellow Marbled Synodontis.

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