Valentiana Synodontis
Synodontis valentiana
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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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Avg. price
R150
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A mottled African Synodontis that reaches a substantial size. Nocturnal and cave-loving; house with fish too large to be treated as food.
Care guide
Keeping Valentiana Synodontis healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Valentiana Synodontis. Match décor to its natural habitat: planting, rockwork or open swimming room as needed.
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, robust. 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 Valentiana 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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