Leopard Synodontis Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Leopard Synodontis in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish of similar size. Avoid very small fish that could be seen as prey, and overly aggressive tankmates that might stress them. Best kept with other medium-sized cichlids, larger tetras, rasboras, and other peaceful catfish.
• 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. Nocturnal feeders, so food should be offered after lights out. Can be kept singly or in small groups, though territoriality may increase with age and in smaller tanks.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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