Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Featherfin Synodontis. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Synodontis eupterus
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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.
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Everything you need to keep Featherfin Synodontis healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Featherfin Synodontis. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Featherfin Synodontis is omnivore — sinking foods, frozen. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Featherfin Synodontis is generally nocturnal, semi-aggressive with own kind. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized nocturnal, semi-aggressive with own kind tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Featherfin Synodontis vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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