Any way i can get the specs for this fish? Ive been told that they dont get very big but I just saw a pic of a giant one. Anyone have any experiences with these?
Upside-down Catfish
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There are many species that share the common name which is why I always recommend to use scientific names which are more valid and less confusing.
Here you go http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=334 Other species will sometimes swim upside down so be sure what you get
If you're thinking Synodontis nigriventris, the original upside down cat: they get to about four inches, the coloring is a deep brown with lighter brown splotching, and shoals of at least three will give them good security. They'll swim more openly that way.
Syno. eupterus will swim upside down from time to time, but they are darkish and get huge. They have more of a humpback than nigris.
Syno. eupterus will swim upside down from time to time, but they are darkish and get huge. They have more of a humpback than nigris.
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Be careful with the Pseudomystus siamensis. This one is a very aggressive Asian upside down catfish that grows to 10-11".
I got a nigriventris, but i onl got one and he seems happy, but its a ten gallon so could i grab another?