Synodontis nigriventris tank size

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Synodontis nigriventris tank size

Post by Taratron »

For a school of 4-6 of these UDC, a good sized tank if they are the only inhabitants?

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Post by sidguppy »

6 nigriventris could have room to move in a 60-80 cm tank, but if you keep them without dithers you won't see them, period; not even when feeding......

I'd say, go for the 80, but add a shoal of lively barbs or so.
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