Orangestriped Synodontis Catfish
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A boldy striped, highly appealing "Squeaker Catfish." Aaron Norman
[edit] Overview
A great aquarium catfish that will do best in a larger tank and with several members of its own species. Known as "squeakers" by local African peoples for the sounds they make when taken from the water.
Family: Mochokidae
Other common name(s):
- Orangestriped Squeaker
- Pajama Catfish
Native range:
Habitat: Quiet bottoms of rivers, streams, and lakes. Has a territorial streak; provide large plants, driftwood, stone and the like to allow it a sense of place.
Maximum length: 19.5 cm (8 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 114 L (30 gal)
Water: Freshwater 23 °C (296 K, 73 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
General swimming level: Bottom.
[edit] Feeding
Carnivore. In the wild, the Synodontis catfishes feed on mollusks, insects, insect larvae, and other meaty fare. Offer live and preserved worms, sinking flakes and pellets. Feed in the morning and at lights-out time at night.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
A good fit with many types of community tank, as long as the inhabitants are not crowded.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Rarely bred in the aquarium.
| Common name | Orangestriped Synodontis Catfish +, Orangestriped Squeaker +, and Pajama Catfish + |
| Family | Mochokidae + |
| Genus | Synodontis + |
| Image credit | AN + |
| Maximum length | 8 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 30 gal + |
| Native range | Africa +, and Congo River + |
| Reference | 101 Best Tropical Fishes + |
| Specific name | flavitaeniatus + |
| Swimming level | Bottom. + |
| Text credit | KW + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 296 K (23 °C, 73 °F) + |
| Water type | Freshwater + |