Synodontis
clarias (Linnaeus, 1758)
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| Allan
James
(2) Danny Blundell (2)
Hippocampus
Bildarchiv
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| Relevant
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I would suggest a minimum
tank size of 60” x 18” X 18” for one or two of
these stunning catfish, with plenty of hiding places amongst bogwood
and plants. The ideal aquarium substrate to use with these catfish
is aquarium sand such as BD Aquarium. As with all other species
of fish, water quality and general husbandry is very important,
and I would recommend that a minimum of 25% water is changed on
a weekly basis. Wherever
possible I would recommend that the aquarist keep these catfish
in a community aquarium with slightly larger fish such as large
barbs, large tetras and cichlids, just as long as the other occupants
are not too aggressive. |
| Common
Name: |
Red-Tail
Synodontis |
| Synonyms: |
Pimelodus
clarias clarias, Pimelodus clarias, Silurus clarias, Silurus callarias,
Pimelodus synodontis, Pimelodus synodontes, Synodontis macrodon
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| Family: |
Mochokidae
blycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Africa:
Chad, Niger (including the Bénoué River), Senegal,
Gambia and Volta basins, also in the Nile |
| Size:
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36cm. (14½ins) |
| Temp: |
21-24°C
(69-75°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.5. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet
no.158; August 2009. |
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Family: Mochokidae
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