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Microsynodontis

Species
2
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Microsynodontis batesiiDwarf Synodontis

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Max length
88mm SL3.5in SL
Tank
60 × 30cm24 × 12in
Temp
22–26°C72–79°F
pH
6.7–7.5

There are a dozen described species of Microsynodontis but most are not seen in the hobby. This species is one of the commoner ones however. Microsynodontis are much smaller than Synodontis species, with M. batesii being the largest. They can be distinguished from Synos and the similar Mochokiella by the rounded or slightly forked caudal fin. The is highly forked in the other genera. Interestingly in Microsynodontis the eyeball is fixed and cannot be moved unlike in Synodontis which has a moveab...

Moderate

Microsynodontis polliPygmy Synodontis

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Max length
40mm SL1.6in SL
Tank
45 × 30cm18 × 12in
Temp
24–27°C75–81°F
pH
6.8–7.5

There are a dozen described species of Microsynodontis but most are not seen in the hobby. This species is one of the commoner ones however. Microsynodontis are much smaller than Synodontis species, with M. batesii being the largest. They can be distinguished from Synos and the similar Mochokiella by the rounded or slightly forked caudal fin. The is highly forked in the other genera. Interestingly in Microsynodontis the eyeball is fixed and cannot be moved unlike in Synodontis which has a moveab...

Moderate