Synodontis clarias

Post by **corybreed** » 31 Mar 2004, 23:30

I picked through a tank of wild Synodontis and found some small Synodontis that appear to be S. clarias without the red tail. Does anyone know if their tail turns red when they grow larger? The fish are 2.5 inches in length.
Mark

DeLBoD · Post by **DeLBoD** » 01 Apr 2004, 18:23

I think S.clarias has a red tail and black body as juvenile, then fades to grey with age retaining some red pigment on the tail.

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 01 Apr 2004, 19:15

Does THIS look familiar. They have been showing up as a contaminant lately.

Not all have red tails. It could also be diet related.

Post by **corybreed** » 02 Apr 2004, 22:12

Paul
I just looked at the fish aqain. It looks just like S. clarias with out the red tail. The maxillary barbals are feathered.
Mark

Post by **Silurus** » 02 Apr 2004, 22:19

I have seen young S. clarias without red tails. Might be a stress- or diet-related issue.

Post by **corybreed** » 02 Apr 2004, 22:35

Thanks,
I will see if the red tail develops over time.
Mark

Gas · Post by **Gas** » 21 Apr 2004, 23:20

We have a group of four S. clarias. The red tail really didn't appear until they got to be 12cm. The tail coloration has intensified as the fish have grown.

Post by **corybreed** » 21 Apr 2004, 23:57

Gas,
Thanks for the info. Now I am sure they are clarias.

Mark

Post by **Barbie** » 22 Apr 2004, 01:34

Welcome to PC Gas!

Barbie

Gas · Post by **Gas** » 23 Apr 2004, 13:22

Thanks Barbie