These fish are tan in color with black spots, white whiskers, and whiterimmed black fins. Synodontis petricola, known as the cuckoo catfish, or the pygmy leopard catfish, is a species of upsidedown catfish endemic to burundi, zambia, the democratic republic of the congo, and tanzania where it is only known from lake tanganyika. Oct 05, 2017 angel catfish or angelicus cat synodontis angelicus s. The choice of the territory seems to correspond to the choice of a suitable nesting site a mass of small. If you are keeping several synodontis in the same tank, ensure that you provide plenty of hiding places and have a spacious aquarium. Tank compatibility edit edit source a good community fish, but do not keep with very small fish or fry as they will be eaten, will not bother similar sized or larger fish. Het grote verschil hier is dat corydoras zelden hun eieren opeten en meestal gehouden worden bij rustige vissen. The species shows close morphological resemblance to synodontis gresho. The cuckoo catfish is a generalist brood parasite that. Jun 15, 20 synodontis typically have quite strong and spiny dorsal and pectoral fins, and three pairs of barbells, used for scavenging amongst the substrate and navigating surroundings. Lake tanganyikan cichlids, lake malawi cichlids, ca. Easily confused with synodontis petricola, lucipinnis display similar colours and shape, with leopard print pattern, black fins and white edging. Frequently asked questions on synodontis practical fishkeeping. Then i remembered reading that there is another synodontis species that is mistakenly sold as.
Una ning gihulagway ni wright ug page ni adtong 2006. They all had the fish labeled as petricola, so i thought i had purchased s. Actinopterygii rayfinned fishes siluriformes catfish mochokidae squeakers or upsidedown catfishes etymology. The synodontis decorus catfish, also known as the decorus catfish or decorated synodontis, is known scientifically as synodontis decorus, s. This is the largest of the endemic species of lake tanganyikan synodontis. Upside down catfish synodontis nigriventris, the blotched upsidedown catfish, is a species of upsidedown catfish native to the congo basin of cameroon, the democratic republic of the congo and the republic of the congo. Community breeding synodontis lucipinnis freshwater fish how. Vind petricolas synodontis op marktplaats mei 2020. If the species is small, it nonetheless needs space, you have to take into account some territoriality and dominance of females more than males. Synodontis lucipinnis is a species of upsidedown catfish endemic to zambia, where it is only known from the musende rocks area mpulungu of lake tanganyika. Ang synodontis lucipinnis sakop sa kahenera nga synodontis sa kabanay nga mochokidae. Cichlidforum synodontis lucipinnis or synodontis petricola. Aug 01, 2019 with beautiful finnage and a relatively gentle temperament, synodontis catfish are omnivorous scavengers that will eat algae, pellets, flakes and even live food.
Wildcaught specimens have occasionally been imported and offered in small quantities and at relatively high prices for several years. Hello today, i am going to show you a method i used too breed my synodontis lucipinnis. This site is also a one stop place for fishkeeping information on how best to keep these fish. Synodontis petricola dwarf, meerval uit tanganjikameer. Cichlidforum synodontis petricola or multipunctatus. The difference in physiology can be seen in the ventral and anal fins, lucipinnis displays a clear window. Synodontis generally mix well with other fishes and are easy to keep. Therefore i reccommend having atleast a 50 gallon tank for adult synodontis catfish. Early lifehistory features associated with brood parasitism. Synodontis lucipinnis have variable diets consisting of algae and small invertebrates from 6 dpf onward, while at about two to three weeks of age the cuckoo catfish leave the mouth of the adult cichlid and switch their feeding from cichlid young to small invertebrates, with specialized feeding on gastropods neothauma tanganyicense for the. I purchased six fish from three different fish stores, all of which are exclusively fish shops, not allpurpose pet stores.
It was first described by belgian ichthyologist hubert matthes in 1959. Synodontis are not aggressive, and will never try to chase other fish but their own specimens, however this happens rarely, and is only to show dominance or breeding behaviour. The true petricola reaches a maximum size of approximately 8, though some individuals reach a maximum size of only about 4. This fish originates from the congo river, and accordingly does best in soft water with lots of plants but can do well in a wide range of ph. Synodontis petricola please note the image used above is for illustration purposes only. Select aquatics presents synodontis lucipinnis, cuckoo. With beautiful finnage and a relatively gentle temperament, synodontis catfish are omnivorous scavengers that will eat algae, pellets, flakes and even live food. Steve, the idea with those planters is that they become covered with foliage as the plants grow in. False cuckoo catfish synodontis lucipinnis the free. Synodontis has over 1 different species within the genera. As a digger, the synodontis eupterus catfish will appreciate a fine sandy bottom with large roots and crevices for hiding places in a tank of 50 gallons.
Aug 01, 2019 a much deeperbodied synodontis, the synodontis eupterus is also known as the featherfin squeaker because of its beautiful feathered dorsal fin and the fact that it can produce a highpitched squeaking with it. Shop by temperament such as peaceful, aggressive, moderate. Select aquatics breeds affordable, quality, specialty tropical fish for hobbyists and conservation research. Synodontis is the most widely distributed mochokidae genus, occurring throughout most of the freshwaters of subsaharan africa and the nile river system. Synodontis lucipinnis formerly synodontis petricola dwarf. The top pic is a young, just about ready to breed male. Synodontis petricola dwarf lake synodontis, false cuckoo. Additional names dwarf lake syno, false cuckoo catfish. Riverpark aquatics, unit 31, riverpark industrial estate, bridge street, linwood, paisley, renfrewshire, scotland, u. The synodontis eupterus catfish is also known as the featherfin squeaker and is from the rivers and lakes of africa.
They are in perfect shape, just thinning out the herd. Synodontis synodontis petricola is one of the smallest synodontis, reaching 5 inches in length although they are much smaller at the time of purchase, sometimes under an inch in length. This fish is a synodontis angelicus catfish that was swimming in one of our aquariums, when one of us took this picture. Qgis software, nathan vranken mrca for the photographs of the spines. It is a widebodied catfish and is pale in coloration with many black spots. Should be housed in a lake tanganyika biotope setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves and areas of. You generally can see them while the plants are just starting, but if the plants grow well later on they wont be noticed unless you look very closely. Larger ones could eat very small fishes, and they are often quite territorial towards other catfishes, especially other synos. Viagra initial use good price and free delivery buy generic viagra in usa. The 2nd pic is a young female, not yet carrying eggs. Catfish peaceful tropical live aquarium fish for sale in. Jan 19, 2018 introducing a higher white line of synodontis lucipinnis that has not been in the hobby for 17 years, explaining parasitic cuckoo breeding and leaking tank r.
Ang synodontis sakop sa kabanay nga mochokidae matang nga nahiubos. Raising synodontis cats full article details articles. The cuckoo catfish, synodontis multipunctatus, is the only known. Nov 14, 20 synodontis pardalis boulenger, 1908 is a mediumsized about 10 inches25 cm and very attractive species from the dja river, a southern tributary of the congo in cameroon. Synodontis lucipinnis is a substratespawning species in the second clade. Select aquatics presents synodontis lucipinnis, cuckoo breeding and tank repair duration. Similar in all other aspects to petricola, these are a much smaller fish. In the lower pic at right, this fish still shows remains of. The attractively marked catfish in the drawing at right, synodontis njassae, is the larger and better known of the two lake malawi catfishes belonging to the family mochokidae the other is chiloglanis neumanni. Lucipinnis also lacks the axillary pore, just above the pectoral fins. The specific name is a combination of the latin luci, meaning bright or clear, and the latin pinnis, meaning fin, a reference to the light patches found at the base of the. Nov 12, 2011 i have had a synodontis catfish for close to ten years now who i hardly ever see except for at night. Sexing edit edit source the females are larger and broader than the males. These fish grow up to 20 centimeters, though 15 to 17 is more common.
It feeds by skimming biological coverages and perception, through its barbels enabling it to detect the slightest whiff, the slightest appetizing smell. Family, related species they are of the synodontis family of catfish, which tend to be hardier catfish then ones like picus or cories, meaning they can cope with more aggressive fish better. A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with a warm, stable temperature, and plenty of rocks and plants is a suitable environment. Originating in african waters, synodontis vary considerably in size, with the majority of aquarium species reaching 1030cm 412, whilst some can reach up to 60cm or more. Hdls containing apoai acquire cholesterol as describe in certain slogan a buying viagra tijuana hostage reported onpatients. Find the perfect deal for live aquarium catfish with free shipping on many items at ebay.
Hybrid synos and how to avoid them practical fishkeeping. He never comes out during feeding times, and im pretty sure that there isnt much food left around the tank by the time the lights turn off, as there are other bottom feeders, such as cory cats, that completely devour anything that falls to the ground and i dont overfeed my fish. Synodontis lucipinnis formerly synodontis petricola dwarf benoit jonas ynodontis lucipinnis is a small catfish from lake tanganyika, its life takes place in the shelter of the rocks between which he slips like a little shady shark. These smaller individuals, known in the hobby as dwarf petricola, or dwarf synodontis, are actually a separate species, synodontis lucipinnis. Now on the local forum i have heard people refer to the synos from the same guy as synodontis lucipinnis. Synodontis lucipinnis formerly synodontis petricola dwarf benoit jonas. In table 2, wright and page list the maximum length of this fish as 585 mm tl, but on page 147 they make note of polls holotype of s. How to care for synodontis aquarium catfish pethelpful. The synodontis will disrupt normal shellie behavior and may even stop spawning altogether. Lake tanganyikan synodontisthe revision details articles.
Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. But to your question, yes, lucipinnis will eat fry including shellie fry. Synodontis lucipinnus synodontis lucipinnis aquarists. Atleast 50 gallons as stated earlier, these guys gets freaking huge. If you are keeping an aquarium, you have the opportunity to help.
Jan 24, 2007 the petricolalike synodontis lucipinnis is believed to be the same species sold in the aquarium trade under the dwarf petricola common name. Synodontis multipunctatus, the cuckoo catfish, is endemic to lake tanganyika, as are the mouthbrooding cichlid host species ctenochromis horei, and the nonparasitic, substratespawning s. It is the biggest genus within the 10 genera and 190 different species in the family mochokidae. It is apparently not derived, as often reported, from syn, together and odous, tooth, presumed etymology of the lizardfish genus synodus and in reference to the closelyspaced lower jaw teeth of both genera. Absolutely fish 3 interesting synodontis catfish that wont. I want to be cdc advisory committee on breastfeed in such infants. Tanganiyikan shell fish are the exception and may be slightly smaller. Ctenochromis horei is a natural host of the cuckoo catfish and is parasitized in the wild.
Synodontis lucipinnis is a small catfish from lake tanganyika, its life takes place in the shelter of the rocks between which he slips like a little shady shark. Common name syno petricola, petricola catfish, pygmy leaopard catfish. Almost a year ago i bought some syno petricola from a local guy. A dimly lit aquarium with a soft substrate and rocks, pieces of driftwood and twisted roots arranged to form hiding places suits this species. Some people regard synodontis as being rabid killers, but if kept with larger cichlids, they do quite well. Dwarf lake syno false cuckoo catfish, petricola dwarf syno. Many times the question is asked, synodontis petricola or s. Synodontis lucipinnis, lake tanganyika common name dwarf petricola water conditions temp. Most are not often seen and many are endangered or extinct in the wild. Microsynodontis batesii dwarf synodontis seriously fish. Dwarf petricola synodontis lucipinnis imperial tropicals.
It was first described by jeremy john wright and lawrence m. Early lifehistory features associated with brood parasitism in. Our tank and or vat raised tanganyikans are usually f1, first generation from wild stock reared on live baby brine and high quality foods that promote growth and vitality. Pagka karon wala pay siak nga nalista ubos niini niya. Keeping synodontis petricola as with the other lake species tends to be a little diverse from your runofthemill synos as water parameters are different with the p. The species name lucipinnis is derived from a combination of the latin luci, meaning bright or clear, and the latin pinnis, meaning fin. Synodontis are also known as squeakers, due to their ability to make stridulatory sounds through their pectoral fin spines when handled or disturbed. Premium synodontis for sale also called squeaker catfish shown above, a nice young synodontis for sale in our online store. According to cuvier, synodontis is an ancient name for an undetermined fish from the nile. For instance, hybrid synodontis with one or both parents being a rift lake species usually s. Synodontis is a freshwater catfish that is most commonly found throughout africa, occurring mostly in central and west africa.
Synodontis lucipinna dwarf petricola aquarium glaser. If the species is small, it nonetheless needs space, you have to take into account some territoriality and dominance of females more. I have a wide range of interests, let me know what you have. Synodontis is the largest genus of mochokid catfishes.
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