Synodontis brichardi

Alternative names

 * Brichard's Synodontis,

Sexing

 * Difficult to sex visually and there are no known reports of this fish being bred in captivity.

Tank compatibility

 * A peaceful fish that should be kept with similar sized peaceful fish, it can, however, hold its own and would be fine with larger fish or semi-aggressive fish provided they do not bully this peaceful Syno.

Diet

 * An omnivore that will graze on soft algae as well as being partial to insect larvae or brine shrimp and other live food. Also supplement with spirulina.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * This fish hails from the lower Congo rapids in Africa, this is an area of heavy turbulent water flow, and in a tank environment it needs a well oxygenated tank with a strong current and plenty of bogwood and rock hiding places. It is sensitive to water quality issues.

Behaviour

 * A peaceful fish.

Identification

 * This fish is long and tubular in shape with a sucker-mouth and three pairs of short barbels. It is brown-purple in colour with thin vertical yellow bands, this colour will fade as the fish ages.