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(Other members of the genus Synodontis)
ADULT SIZE: 14 cm
WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 23-27 C
FOOD: Feed Synodontis notatus live and dried foods
DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Congo (DRC)
AQUARIUM CARE: A tough catfish that does well in rift lake tanks if it is not too small. A sandy substrate is preferred as it is a keen burrower.
BREEDING: Unknown
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Other members of the genus Synodontis
Other catfish species
Other species from Congo (DRC)
The species name notatus refers to the spot on this fish's flank
BREEDING: Unknown
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Sorry no records.
Too many fish? Overstocked tanks stress the fish in many ways: competition for food and space, bullying from other fish, deterioration of water quality and increased concentration of disease vectors. A lightly stocked tank will always be easier to care for, with more stable water quality
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