Synodontis nigriventris
| Common Names: | Upsidedown Catfish |
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| Family: | Mochokidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Africa; Zaire, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful. An excellent choice for community tanks. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Mosquito and other insect larvae are the primary food of the Upside Down Catfish and are the best choice of food, though it will eat flakes. Otherwise very easy to keep. Keep floating plants in the tank. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 10cm (3.9") Female: 10cm (3.9") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Nocturnal; Nocturnal |
| Gender: | Males are darker, while the females are a little rounder. |
| Breeding: | Hard. feed pairs with plenty of mosquito larvae. One of the few Synodontis species to be bred in an aquarium, therefore their price is considerably lower than other Synodontis species as it can be bred commercially making it more available to aquarists. |
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| Comments: | The upside down swimming position is attributed to the way the fish feeds on mosquito larvae at the surface. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Black |
| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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