Lace Catfish (Synodontis nigrita)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Lace Catfish, Lace Synodontis

Synonyms

Hemisynodontis nigrita, Synodontis fascipinna, Synodontis leopardinus, Synodontis negrita, Synodontis ornatus, Synodontis schall

Sexing

Cannot be visually sexed but can be sexed with physical handling, not recommended unless experienced, see the Planet Catfish link below. There are records of it being bred in aquaria but instances are rare.

Tank compatibility

Can be aggressive and territorial once mature but should be fine in tanks with similar sized to larger robust yet peaceful mid-top dwelling fish. Can be kept with other Synondontis provided the tank has a large footprint and plenty of hiding places.

Diet

Not a fussy eater and should accept most sinking foods as well as live/frozen bloodworm etc.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day. They have a big appetite so be careful not to overfeed!

Environment Specifics

Provide this fish with a mature spacious tank with plenty of caves and hiding places to choose from.

Behaviour

More aggressive than most Synodontis but can be kept in a large community tank with other Synodontis if given it's own cave. Spends most of it's time hiding but comes out to eat.

Identification

Typical Synodontis in shape with a dark grey body with black spots on the body and clear spotted fins giving it a "lace-like" appearance.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish