Featherfin Synodontis
Synodontis eupterus
What you need to keep a Featherfin Synodontis
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
23–28 °C
Max size
20 cm
Min tank
200 L
Where to buy
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What Featherfin Synodontis costs in South Africa
4 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
R85
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SA median R88 across 2 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
An African catfish whose juveniles carry a spectacular feathered dorsal. Grows large and territorial with age; provide caves, dim lighting and plenty of floor space.
Care guide
Keeping Featherfin Synodontis healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Featherfin Synodontis. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 23–28°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
Nocturnal, semi-aggressive with own kind. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Featherfin Synodontis last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Featherfin Synodontis 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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