Synodontis waterloti

Common name Waterlot's Synodontis Picture of Synodontis waterloti
Photos © Sean Evans

Scientific name Synodontis waterloti

Synonyms

Size 6" (15cm)

Origin West Africa

Tank setup Sand or smooth gravel substrate, with a few larger rounded stones and bogwood caves for refuges.

Compatibility Generally OK for the larger community tank, likely to be territorial with other Synodontis catfish.

Temperature 22-26^oC (72-78^oF)

Water chemistry Fairly soft, around neutral pH (6.8-7.8)

Feeding A scavenger that feeds on any food it comes across, feed sinking granular/pellet foods and frozen/live foods.

Sexing Unknown

Breeding Unknown

Comments This fish is quite rare in the trade. The body of the fish is a mottled yellow/brown, while the fins have a brown-on-yellow spotted pattern.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Waterlot's Synodontis	`Photos © Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Synodontis waterloti
Synonyms
Size	6" (15cm)
Origin	West Africa
Tank setup	Sand or smooth gravel substrate, with a few larger rounded stones and bogwood caves for refuges.
Compatibility	Generally OK for the larger community tank, likely to be territorial with other Synodontis catfish.
Temperature	22-26^oC (72-78^oF)
Water chemistry	Fairly soft, around neutral pH (6.8-7.8)
Feeding	A scavenger that feeds on any food it comes across, feed sinking granular/pellet foods and frozen/live foods.
Sexing	Unknown
Breeding	Unknown
Comments	This fish is quite rare in the trade. The body of the fish is a mottled yellow/brown, while the fins have a brown-on-yellow spotted pattern.