Fish Species
Dwarf Petricola Catfish
Synodontis petricola
About
Synodontis petricola is a small spotted catfish endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It inhabits rocky areas, is most active around dusk and at night, and does best with caves and crevices. Unlike the larger S. multipunctatus, S. petricola is not the classic cuckoo-brood-parasitic Synodontis; FishBase records distinct pairing and oviparous reproduction.
Gallery
Classification
Scientific Name
Synodontis petricola
Origin Region
Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
10.2 cm | 4.0 in
Water Requirements
Lake TanganyikaTemperature
24–27°C
pH
7.8–9
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–20dKH
Min Tank Size
120L