Featherfin Catfish Care Guide
Synodontis eupterus
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet including pellets, vegetables, and meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with larger species that can match its size, avoiding small, aggressive fish.
Good to Know
Featherfin Catfish are admired for their distinctive sail-like dorsal fins and peaceful nature.
Gender Differences
Males develop longer feather-like fins.
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