Catfish ID anyone?

Yeti555 · Apr 11, 2021

Hey all, I just set up my first tank since I was a kid, and finally added fish yesterday. The pet store clerk sold me what they said are julii cats, but I’m pretty sure that’s wrong. Can anyone help me identify these guys? Very elusive, but active, likes to hide in cracks and under stuff, swims upside down often... super cute little guys. I’m already head over heels for them ?

AquaBarb · Apr 11, 2021

Looks and sounds like a Upside down catfish. Not sure which specie tho

Synodontis nigriventris possibly??. Someone might be able to confirm the specie for you

Ellabee · Apr 11, 2021

I have 2 Upside Down Cats. I believe that’s what this is. I could be wrong, but that’s what it appears to be.

Yeti555 · Apr 11, 2021

Thanks! That’s what I was figuring, just wanted to kinda get confirmation

PlasticGalaxy · Apr 11, 2021

As a few others have already said, I'd say they're upside down catfish. Very sweet and full of personality.

Should be kept in groups of around 4, which gives them confidence in coming up to the front of the tank and exploring more often.

Can be a little expensive - mine were £12 each ($16 USD).

Ellabee · Apr 16, 2021

Yeti555 said:
Thanks! That’s what I was figuring, just wanted to kinda get confirmation

A friend of mine has 2 of them also. They are both over 20 years old.

PlasticGalaxy · Apr 17, 2021

Ellabee said:
A friend of mine has 2 of them also. They are both over 20 years old.

Wow!! I had no idea they could live to be so old!! I hope mine get that old!

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