Upside Down Catfish – Pick Up In Store Only

Upside Down Catfish are aptly named for them swimming upside down in the aquarium and entertaining fish when watching them and generally a peaceful fish.

Scientific Name

• Synodontis nigriventris

Family:

• Mochokidae

Origin:

• Zaire and Niger River basin

Adult Size:

• 20 cm

Lifespan:

• 5+ years

Tank Size:

• 80 litres

Diet:

• Omnivore, eats most foods

pH:

• 6 – 7.5

Hardness:

• 4-15 dGH

Temperature:

• 22-26 C

Synodontis species, with the upside-down catfish is aptly named for its upside down swimming in the aquarium is very common.

They are an extremely popular species.