Featherfin Synodontis Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Featherfin Synodontis in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other medium to large, peaceful to semi-aggressive fish. Avoid very small fish that could be seen as prey. Can be territorial with other Synodontis species or conspecifics in smaller tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and dense planting. Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel to protect their delicate barbels. Dim lighting is preferred, and they are most active at night. Provide a varied diet including sinking pellets, flakes, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and occasional vegetable matter.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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