Synodontis ocellifer
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| Ocellated Synodontis | |
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| Ocellated Synodontis | |
| Species | Synodontis ocellifer |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 757.082 liters 757,082.356 mL 200 US Gallons (757.1L) |
| Size | 19.685 in
45-50 cm (17.7-19.7") |
| pH | 7.5 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Ocellated Synodontis
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Can pose a threat to very small fish or fry, peaceful towards larger fish.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- This fish has a pale yellowish-brown body with black spots. Some specimens have lighter background coloration or minimal spotting. The characteristic to look for when comparing with other similar spotted species is the adipose fin. In S. ocellifer is is very long running almost from caudal to dorsal fin.
