................Upside-down catfish
Other names:...........none Origin:......................Zaire basin Max size:..................4" PH:............-..............6.5-7.4 Temperature:...........72-79 F. Min tank size:..........25 gallons Food:.........................pellets, mosquito larvae, live foods, flake food |
The Upside-down catfish is an odd catfish, as you can tell by its name. It swims upside down, which helps it eat mosquito larvae off the surface. The body is dark brown, with speckles of lighter brown. The fish is shaped in the usual Synodontis fashion, with a slender snout pointed downwards.
This catfish is recommended for community tanks, and is peaceful even with its own species. The tank should contain many hiding places and caves made with driftwood and plants. The fish likes exploring the undersides of caves and plant leaves in search of food. Amazon Sword plants are recommended.
The Upside-down catfish is one of the few Synodontis catfish that has been successfuly bred in captivity. Females have a more rounded body and pale coloring.
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