seems like hybrid sp1, but I'm only ID'ing based on coloration and fin prominence, these pictures are a bit distant

IME eupterus get a bit of a bad rap. I've yet to have one that is a bully in any sense of the word. Heck, my past adults and current juvie even get along with shrimp with no apparent problem as long as he/she is well fed

Beautiful fish!

Some beautiful cats!

Sooo cool, thanks for the update and photos

This really is incredible - fantastic work!

Echoing many others here, absolutely beautiful fish

Exciting!! Best wishes to the little guys & gals

cuckold spawned? if so, what was the host species?

Congrats, this looks like a fun project!

Yep, hybrid syno - very elegant looking fish!

Absolutely fantastic fish

Really interested to see changes after conditioning/adaptation - please do keep us updated!!

Beautiful hybrid - I'm always wary just because I have no idea how large any given hybrid might grow, keep us updated as he grows!

Haha, wasn't going to buy it - just curious. Thanks to both of you for the explanations, I've got some reading to do

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has noticed postings for Synodontis Nigrita "Gold" on the aquabid/ebay sites. I just came upon this "bright yellow syno" video on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4PKMnZZchw

Also looks to be nigrita? Do we think these are simply recessive, albino ...

I'm in Martinez and I am a fisherman, but haven't fished in the delta at all…yet anyway

has the look of a hybrid IMO

Nearly positive that I used to have a group of three of these several years ago - really fun little cats & never grew up all that much past about 3"

Have you looked at Synodontis sp. (6) : http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=1945

Seemed to be the closest ID I could come up ...

Looking to get a group of 4-5 Microsynodontis sp.(1)
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/spe ... ies_id=925

Used to see them every so often but seems like these aren't on many import lists recently…anyone got 'em?

Yes, definitely looking to start a young group - seems that provides the best chance for a peaceful long-term clan

Thank you all for the advice. Yes, I'm up north of Concord at the moment - any recommendations for local aquarium near Oakland or Berkeley?

Precisely, it is a standard 55 gallon: 48x12.5"

Hello all,

I'm interested in Schoutedeni and have been scouring the internet to determine if it can be (or should be) kept in a small group of 3 or so. It seems to be on the lower end of the syno aggression spectrum, but thought it would be best to hear it first-hand from keepers.

Also, the plan ...