Can a Raphael live with a Syno?

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Can a Raphael live with a Syno?

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I currently have a Platydoras Armatulus and was wondering how would it compete for food with a Synodontis Notatus? A local pet store has 6 spot Notatus and I was considering getting one if they will be able to cohabitate with each other in a 75 gallon 4 ft by 1.5 ft. tank.
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Re: Can a Raphael live with a Syno?

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As long as you have plenty of caves, they will get along fine. As long as they don't try to both claim the same cave. I've kept a raphael with my angelicus and they did fine together.
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Re: Can a Raphael live with a Syno?

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As above, i can't see problems with this & it's a good footprint tank

Is it a true notatus? Do you have a pic? I've seen spotted hybrids being passed off as notatus over here recently
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Re: Can a Raphael live with a Syno?

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Thanks unblinded!
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Re: Can a Raphael live with a Syno?

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Richard B I am not sure on the if it is real. The store I am speaking of is a small business when I go there again I will take a photo and post it to get verification.
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