Striped Synodontis Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Striped Synodontis in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 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 kept in groups of its own kind if the tank is sufficiently large and offers ample hiding spots.
• 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 its delicate barbels. Nocturnal, so subdued lighting or areas of shade are appreciated. Provide a varied diet including high-quality sinking pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and occasional vegetable matter.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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