Synodontis Petricola

Description
Overview
Synodontis Petricola, also known as the pygmy leopard catfish or Cuckoo Catfish, is a catfish that grows to a length of approximately 4 inches. Native to Lake Tanganyika in Eastern Africa, this species is rare and highly sought after by aquarists. Syno Petricola are renowned as the most peaceful of the Syno species, and with their inquisitive nature, they benefit well from stimulating décor. Housing them in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup is advised, giving plenty of open water for swimming and using rock arrangements to form caves for exploration. Dim lighting will encourage the fish to be more sociable.

Care

• Care Level: Medium
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Colour Form: Black, White, Grey
• Diet: Omnivore
• Max Size: 12cm
• Origin: Africa
• Tank Size: 250L
• Temperature: 24-28°C
• pH: 7.5-9.0

Top 3 Compatible Tank Mates

• Rosy Barb: A large and mostly peaceful fish that can hold its own and is compatible with the lake’s type environment.
• African Cichlids: African cichlids share their natural environment with the synodontis, and you can find them in similar lakes such as Lake Tanganyika.
• Rainbow Fish

Feeding Guide
Omnivorous. Offer a variety of meaty frozen foods such as bloodworm, white mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp, etc., along with some sinking catfish pellets/tablets/granules. Be sure to offer some vegetable matter such as cucumber, courgette, and shelled peas, along with occasional algae wafers.