Synodontis waterloti

Photo © Sean Evans
Common name:	Waterlot's Synodontis
Scientific name:	Synodontis waterloti
Synonyms:	(none)
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:	22-26oC (72-79oF)
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.