Featherfin Synodontis (Synodontis eupterus)
22–26°C · pH 6.2–7.5
£6.99
Silver form of the cuckoo-type Synodontis — a sociable Tanganyikan catfish, around 15 cm, for hard alkaline water and Rift Lake communities.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Synodontis multipunctatus
Max Adult Size
up to 15 cm
Lifespan
15 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–9
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
200L
Diet
Omnivore; sinking pellets, frozen foods, live foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.5–9
7.5Ideal9
Water Hardness
10–25 dGH
10 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Synodontis multipunctatus
Synodontis multip. sp. silver - Catfish for Sale UK
Moderate Care
Semi-Aggressive
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Silver form of the cuckoo-type Synodontis — a sociable Tanganyikan catfish, around 15 cm, for hard alkaline water and Rift Lake communities.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Synodontis multipunctatus
Max Adult Size
up to 15 cm
Lifespan
15 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–9
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
200L
Diet
Omnivore; sinking pellets, frozen foods, live foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.5–9
7.5Ideal9
Water Hardness
10–25 dGH
10 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Build a Lake Tanganyika community and the catfish question answers itself. Synodontis multip. sp. silver is the pale, silver-toned form of the cuckoo-type Synodontis — a Mochokidae catfish from East Africa that evolved alongside the very Rift Lake cichlids most Tanganyika keepers already stock.
Its claim to fame is brood parasitism. During cichlid spawns this catfish sneaks its own eggs into a mouthbrooder's clutch, leaving the unwitting cichlid to raise a brood of young catfish. Beyond that extraordinary trick, you get a long-lived bottom-dweller — around 15 cm as an adult, with a lifespan that can stretch to 15 years — rated moderate in care, semi-aggressive in temperament, and far too opportunistic to trust around small fish.
Hard, alkaline water is non-negotiable: aim for 24–27 °C, pH 7.5–9.0 and 10–25 dGH in a tank of 200 litres or more. Equally important is company of its own kind, because this is a social species — plan for a group of three as the minimum. At dinner time it behaves like the easy omnivore it is, taking sinking pellets, frozen foods and live foods without fuss. Suitable companions are Tanganyikan cichlids and other Synodontis; soft-water fish have no place in this setup.
How to keep Synodontis multip. sp. silver
- Adult size: about 15 cm
- Moderate care; semi-aggressive nature
- Parameters: 24–27 °C, pH 7.5–9.0, hardness 10–25 dGH
- Tank: 200 litres upwards
- Feeding: sinking pellets plus frozen and live foods
- Bottom-dwelling
- Social needs: keep 3+
- Longevity: up to 15 years
Adding the silver form to your lake setup
Against dark rockwork the silver colouring stands out beautifully, making this the more visible choice of the two forms we list. Keep the lifespan in mind as you stock: at up to 15 years this catfish will outlast most of the fish around it, so the trio or more you start with should be sized for the 200-litre-plus aquarium they will occupy as adults. Buy in threes or more to see natural group behaviour — and if you keep mouthbrooding cichlids, watch closely at spawning time. Dispatch is via licensed live-animal courier with a live arrival guarantee.
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