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Synodontis waterloti
Photo © Sean Evans
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| 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.
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