Dwarf Petricola Catfish
Synodontis petricola
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pH
7.5–8.5
Temperature
24–27 °C
Max size
11 cm
Min tank
150 L
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What Dwarf Petricola Catfish costs in South Africa
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A spotted Tanganyikan catfish that stays small and lives happily in groups. Suits hard, alkaline Rift Lake tanks and is one of the better-behaved Synodontis.
Care guide
Keeping Dwarf Petricola Catfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Dwarf Petricola Catfish. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7.5–8.5 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking foods, frozen. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Social, active, peaceful. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Dwarf Petricola Catfish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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