Phil has died, don't have the exact length of life but about 20 years I guess. Became bloated and clearly suffering, so we (my wonderful partner actually, since I was out of town) euthanized Phil with a clove oil bath. This did seem to be the right thing to do, no question. This fish was a celebrity ...

Welcome to the Planet! Yes, the most common hybrid, usually called valentiana or some other silly name. Great job keeping it for 20 years! We have just lost ours at 20yo: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/synodontis-quartet-8-12-in-4500-gal.682549/post-8469958


Thanks. Sorry to ...

So this guy (girl?) is "Phil". I have had this fish for going on 20 years (unfortunately, I don't have an exact date). I am assuming from other posts that this Syno is some kind of hybrid of eupterus, although don't know for sure. Great fish but now taking up too much bio in my 36" long tank.