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dax29 · 10-28-2005, 04:56 PM

I've been checking out some Synodontis for scavenging in my hap/peacock tank. I've seen references to S. multipunctatas and some to ocillifer. I've also seen petricola and nyassae metioned. The S. angelicus is a nice one I've seen on other sites. Can you mix Synodontis species easily? Are there any problems associated with keeping mixed Synodontis? Any experience with Synodontis is appreciated.

lmw80 · 10-28-2005, 05:15 PM

I have two Synodontis nigriventris in my 46 gallon. No problems at all. They need a varied diet. I don't see them that often, because they hide in the cave during the day.

Stuart · 10-29-2005, 01:12 PM

Most synodontis are ok with rift-lake cichlids, and most of them are ok with each other. If the tank is too small then the males may well squabble over territory but if you have plenty of hidey holes it should be ok.

If you have spawning cichlids I'd avoid the S.mulitpunctatus, they are called cuckoo catfish after their habit of laying their eggs amongst spawning cichlids. Their eggs are them scooped up and brooded with the cichlid eggs. The catfish hatch first and eat the cichlid eggs, growing up in the safety of the parent cichlids mouth.

Check this profile: Cuckoo synos and the video at the bottom is great

dax29 · 10-29-2005, 02:02 PM

I'm not planning on breeding them. I'll just wait and see what kinds of synos I can get at the pet store. Probably multis and maybe an ocellifer.

Fruitbat · 10-29-2005, 11:49 PM

Some Synodontis species can take a definite dislike to other species. I've got a gorgeous Synodontis brichardi in my 100 gallon tank that shares the space with Bichirs and Bush Fish. When I added a similarly-sized Synodontis soloni it was all-out warfare for two days until the two cats reached an uneasy truce. Now they occupy opposite ends of the tank and only squabble when they meet in the middle.

-Joe

dax29 · 10-30-2005, 10:45 AM

Can Synodontis catfish be mixed with clown loaches? Does anyone have this mix?

Stuart · 10-30-2005, 12:48 PM

I have 5 young clown loaches with 2 synodontis nigriventris and they get along fine. Clowns are pretty peaceful - as are synodontis.

**Devilishturtles** · 10-30-2005, 01:02 PM

Should be fine if you have plenty of room in your tank. Both can get rather large.

dax29 · 10-30-2005, 05:16 PM

I've got a 5-ft, 100 gallon tank. Is that big enough?

Menagerie · 10-30-2005, 05:46 PM

I merged the two Synodontis threads to keep all the information together.

10-28-2005, 04:56 PM	#1
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	Synodontis species experience needed I've been checking out some Synodontis for scavenging in my hap/peacock tank. I've seen references to S. multipunctatas and some to ocillifer. I've also seen petricola and nyassae metioned. The S. angelicus is a nice one I've seen on other sites. Can you mix Synodontis species easily? Are there any problems associated with keeping mixed Synodontis? Any experience with Synodontis is appreciated.

10-28-2005, 05:15 PM	#2
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	I have two Synodontis nigriventris in my 46 gallon. No problems at all. They need a varied diet. I don't see them that often, because they hide in the cave during the day. __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

10-29-2005, 01:12 PM	#3
Stuart Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Mids, UK Posts: 110	Most synodontis are ok with rift-lake cichlids, and most of them are ok with each other. If the tank is too small then the males may well squabble over territory but if you have plenty of hidey holes it should be ok. If you have spawning cichlids I'd avoid the S.mulitpunctatus, they are called cuckoo catfish after their habit of laying their eggs amongst spawning cichlids. Their eggs are them scooped up and brooded with the cichlid eggs. The catfish hatch first and eat the cichlid eggs, growing up in the safety of the parent cichlids mouth. Check this profile: Cuckoo synos and the video at the bottom is great __________________ Come share your pcitures with like-minded folk http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...tuart/sml2.jpg

10-29-2005, 11:49 PM	#5
Fruitbat Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Garland,Texas Posts: 1,818 Images: 30	Some Synodontis species can take a definite dislike to other species. I've got a gorgeous Synodontis brichardi in my 100 gallon tank that shares the space with Bichirs and Bush Fish. When I added a similarly-sized Synodontis soloni it was all-out warfare for two days until the two cats reached an uneasy truce. Now they occupy opposite ends of the tank and only squabble when they meet in the middle. -Joe __________________ Loaches: Botia almorhae, B. kubotai, B. striata, Noemacheilus triangularis, Schistura sp.aff.nicholsi, S. vinciguerre, Sinibotia robusta, Vaillantella maassi Bichirs: Polypterus senegalus, P. senegalus (albino), P. delhezi, P. sp. 'Congo', P. palmas polli, P.weeksii, P. ornatipinnis, P. palmas buettikoferi, P. retropinnis, P. endlicheri congicus, Polypterus bichir lapradei, P. palmas palmas, Erpetoichthys calabaricus Anabantids: Ctenopoma acutirostre, Ct. ocellatum, Ct. oxyrhynchum, Ct. kingsleyae, Microctenopoma ansorgii, Mct. fasciolatum, Trichogaster trichopterus, Belontia signata, B. hasselti, Anabas testudineus, Macropodus opercularis, Betta splendens Catfish: Dekeyseria sp. (L-052)Sturiosoma panamense, Hypancistrus inspector (L-201), Synodontis eupterus, Synodontis nigrita, Synodontis brichardi, Synodontis soloni, Anaspidoglanis macrostoma Barbs/Rasboras: Capoeta tetrazona, Rasbora borapetensis, Labeo cyclorhynchus Tetras: Phenacogrammus interruptus Other: Xenomystus nigri, Papyrocranus afer, Pantodon buchholzi, Oxymormyrus boulengeri, Protopterus annectens andPhractolaemus ansorgei

10-30-2005, 10:45 AM	#6
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	more Synodontis questions Can Synodontis catfish be mixed with clown loaches? Does anyone have this mix?

10-29-2005, 02:02 PM	#4
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	I'm not planning on breeding them. I'll just wait and see what kinds of synos I can get at the pet store. Probably multis and maybe an ocellifer.

10-30-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
Stuart Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Mids, UK Posts: 110	I have 5 young clown loaches with 2 synodontis nigriventris and they get along fine. Clowns are pretty peaceful - as are synodontis. __________________ Come share your pcitures with like-minded folk http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...tuart/sml2.jpg

10-30-2005, 05:16 PM	#9
dax29 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tifton Ga Posts: 660	I've got a 5-ft, 100 gallon tank. Is that big enough?

10-30-2005, 05:46 PM	#10
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	I merged the two Synodontis threads to keep all the information together. __________________

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