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Synodontis acanthomiasBlack-spotted Synodontis
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Max length300mm SL12in SLTank120 × 60cm48 × 24inTemp22–24°C72–75°FpH6.5–8.0This is one of the species of Synodontis seen less frequently in the trade and it ranks alongside S. schall as one of the more aggressive members of the genus. It is very hardy however and makes a good tankmate for large aggressive cichlid species. One unique characteristic of S. acanthomias is that the humeral process (the bony extension just above the pectoral fins) is long and tapered with a curved end....
Trachelyichthys decaradiatus
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Max length80mm SL3.1in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp20–28°C68–82°FpH6.5–7.0Very similar to its congener T. exilis, it can be distinguished by looking at the position of the eye which is set much further forward in exilis. Also, the humeral process (long spine extending from the back of the gill plate), is broader and shorter in this species than exilis. Neither are seen very often in the hobby....
Trachelyichthys exilisPygmy Driftwood Catfish
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Max length80mm SL3.1in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp22–25°C72–77°FpH6.5–7.0Very similar to its congener T. decaradiatus, it can be distinguished by looking at the position of the eye, which is set much further back in decaradiatus. Also, the humeral process (long spine extending from the back of the gill plate), is longer and thinner in this species than decaradiatus. Neither are seen very often in the hobby, but are sometimes available at specialist outlets....