S. pleurops kept together?

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S. pleurops kept together?

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I now have two S. pleurops in different tanks, and am wondering if they would get along together. They're doing fine where they are, but eventually they will both outgrow their tanks and I might want to try keeping them together.
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They should get along fine.
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second that; from all the bigger (maybe from all whatsoever) synodontis species, this is by far THE most peaceful species. Unlike most, you can keep them succesful with twos and threes.
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I'm afraid I actually agree with Sid on this one. :)

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Post by Chrysichthys »

The new one was in quarantine at the LFS being treated for badly split fins. Once it had recovered completely I bought it. It certainly has no trouble competing for food. Making up for lost time, I guess. It's in the tank with the Mystus leucophasis and so far they get along fine.
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