Synodontis
afrofischeri Hilgendorf, 1888
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| Relevant
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It is tolerant
of a wide spectrum of p.H. and hardness and even though this is
not an upside-down catfish it likes to stand on its head or its
tail and rest against the tank sides. You will see this Synodontis
quite a lot during the day as it gets older, but less when as a
youngster. Aquarium
Care: Synodontis
afrofischeri is a very
peacfull fish and a prime candidate for an average sized community
tank. Diet:
Will take most prepared aquarium foods such
as frozen bloodworm, whiteworm, shrimp, prawns, tablet food and
pellets. A wide varied diet will provide a healthy specimen for
many years. |
| Common
Name: |
Fischer's
Catfish |
| Synonyms: |
Synodontis
atrofisheri |
| Family: |
Mochokidae
blycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Africa:
Lakes Victoria, Nabugabo, Kioga, Ihema; Nile, Kagera, Kingani Malagarasi
Rivers, Piti River, Lake Rukwa basin. Type locality:
Victoria-Nyanza (Ukerewe-See). |
| Size:
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14cm. (5½ins) |
| Temp: |
22-26°C
(71-80°F) |
| p.H. |
6.2-7.5. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet:
no. 28; Oct.1998 |
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Family: Mochokidae
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