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Livraison gratuite en Belgique et frais de port réduits à 4,99€ pour la France à partir de 59€ !
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Small, active and sociable African catfish from Lake Tanganyika
The Synodontis petricola is a catfish native to Lake Tanganyika. Very popular with aquarists, it is robust, sociable and compatible with many African cichlids.
A gregarious, lively species that loves rocky areas. Keep in groups of 5 or 6 in an aquarium of at least 200 L. Powerful, stable filtration(external filters) recommended.
Omnivorous to carnivorous: worms, crustaceans, tablets for bottom-dwelling fish. Vary with our food for African fish.
Install stable rocks and hiding places with fine sand. Lighting can be supported with our aquarium lighting.
| Scientific name | Synodontis petricola |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 10 - 12 cm |
| Origin | Lake Tanganyika (Africa) |
| Temperature | 24 - 27 °C |
| pH | 7.8 - 8.8 |
| GH | 10 - 20 °dGH |
| KH | 8 - 15 °KH |
| Conductivity | 500 - 800 µS |
| Life expectancy | 10 - 12 years |
| Behaviour | Regular, active |
| Living zone | Bottom / middle |
| Minimum volume | 200 L |
| Diet | Omnivore with carnivorous tendencies |
Ideal for Tanganyika cichlids: robust and non-aggressive.
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging.
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