Synodontis clarias
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| Banded Pimelodid | |
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| Banded Pimelodid | |
| Species | Synodontis clarias |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 38.1 cm
13-15 " (33-38.1cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 294.15 K 69.8 °F 529.47 °R 297.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-18 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Banded Pimelodid, Red Tailed Syno, Red-Tail Synodontis
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Pimelodus clarias clarias, Pimelodus synodontes, Pimelodus synodontis, Silurus callarias, Silurus clarias, Synodontis macrodon
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Should be kept with semi-aggressive species that are of similar size, very small fish may be eaten.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivorous fish that will take most foods including live/frozen foods and pellet and flake.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- A fairly typically shaped Synodontis with a relatively short body and high back, this individual is characterised by its red caudal fin, the rest of the body being dark grey with some spotting.
