Dwarf Petricola Catfish Care Guide
Synodontis lucipinnis
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; enjoys a variety of foods including pellets, wafers, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Well-suited to be kept with other Tanganyikan species, particularly shell dwellers.
Good to Know
Dwarf Petricola Catfish are popular for their attractive patterning and relatively small size, making them suitable for Tanganyikan community tanks.
Gender Differences
Males and females are similar in appearance, hard to differentiate.
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