Synodontis Petricola

Synodontis petricola

Minimum Tank Size

30–40 gal

Temperature

75–82°F

PH

7.5–8.8

Adult Size

4–5 in

Temperament 

Peaceful, social bottom fish

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore; quality sinking foods with frozen foods and some plant matter.

Care Instructions

Provide hard alkaline water, caves and food that reaches the bottom.

Flow & Filtration

Good filtration and oxygenation with moderate current.

Planted Tank Suitability

Possible; rockwork and caves are especially important.

Tank Mate Compatibility

Good Tank Mates
  • Peacock Cichlids
  • Tanganyikan Cichlids
  • Robust African Cichlids

Use Caution 
  • Aggressive Mbuna

Avoid
  • Soft-water Discus Communities

Compatibility Notes

Useful bottom-dweller for many African cichlid systems when water chemistry matches.

Breeding Notes

Breeding behavior is specialized; some Synodontis use cichlid hosts.