Synodontis eupterus

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Featherfin Synodontis
Adult Featherfin Synodontis
Species	Synodontis eupterus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL 45 US Gallons (170.3L)
Size	17.78 cm 6-7 " (15.2-17.8cm)
pH	6.2 - 7.5
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	10-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	10-20 years

[edit] Alternative names

Feather-Fin Catfish, Featherfin squeaker, Featherfin Syno

[edit] Habitat

White Nile: Sudan, Chad and Niger, Africa

[edit] Sexing

Sexing this fish is not easy and involves physical contact as follows; turn fish on to its back, head facing you, be careful to avoid dorsal spine by placing it between your fingers. Gently pull down on the tail to arch the back and examine the genital pore. Males have a ridged papillae with a spermatoduct and gravid females have a oviduct on the ventral side of the extended papillae

[edit] Tank compatibility

Mostly a bottom feeder and generally peaceful towards tankmates. Featherfins can be kept as individuals or in small groups. Can pose a threat to small fish.

[edit] Diet

They will take most foods including flake and pellet as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Appreciate bogwood and plenty of hiding spaces, planted tank compatible.

[edit] Behaviour

Nocturnal hunters, they can be aggressive to tankmates including Plecos, will eat fish eggs.

[edit] Identification

Juvenile Featherfin Synos are grey with black lateral lines which turn to spots as they age.

[edit] Pictures

Featherfin Syno

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• The Age of Aquariums
• Aquarium Advice.com