Syno's for my 55 gallon tank.....

[keane]

Hiya folks ,

Can anyone suggested some types of synodontis (sp?) or other catfish/plec etc. that would do well in my 55 gallon Mbuna tank?

I currently have 3 clown loaches in there but don't feel I will be able to tend for them properly because of the Mbuna's pure veggie needs (I know clowns need a for more protein filled diet) and so will be moving them shortly.

Am looking to keep about 3 synos, that hopefully don't grow to more than about 6 inches long each.

Any suggestions or comments appreciated.

cheers

steve 8)

 

[red-devil0602]

i got an ocellifer that should grow over 6 inches and he's lovely they are sort of silver in colour with black spots

 

[keane]

cheers red-devil.

just did a google on the ocellifer...they are cool!!

also just had a nosey at the Syno Multipunctatus on the link below.....

http/www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/syno-mul.htm

anyone got any views on these?

cheers again in advance

steve 8)

 

[red-devil0602]

they're really nice and sound suitable to be kept with other synos

 

[Ferris]

Hi again Steve,

Looks like I'm following you around the forums

May have answered this before at sdome point in the African section but here gioes anyway.

I've got 2 Synodontis Eupterus in my tank (also known as Featherfin catfish), great fish. I'd also reccommend Multipunctatus and Petricola for an Mbuna tank. Oasis have a pretty good stock normally but they seem to get them in one at a time (batch of Multipunctatus one week and Eupterus the next).

 

[bunjiweb]

I think you should try to source a number of syno. petricola. They stay small enough so you can have 4 or 5 in a 55G tank and they are really playful and very active

I have 4 in my 50G tank and i really love watching them!

Ben