Brichard's Catfish Care Guide
Synodontis brichardi
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Bioload Score
5400
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 8.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.8
- Min Tank Size
- 190L (50 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet including high-quality sinking pellets, frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms, and occasional vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in a community tank with other African cichlids of similar size and temperament from Lake Tanganyika. Care should be taken to avoid very small or timid species that could be outcompeted for food or stressed by the catfish's more robust nature.
Good to Know
Synodontis brichardi is known for its striking appearance, featuring a body covered in contrasting spots and patterns, and its ability to swim upside down, a common trait among the Synodontis species.
Gender Differences
Males and females are similar in appearance, making it difficult to distinguish between them based on external characteristics alone.
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