Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris)
The Upside Down Catfish is a fascinating and unique species known for its unusual habit of swimming upside down! This behavior helps it graze on the underside of leaves and driftwood, and makes it a real conversation piece in any tank. With a sleek, mottled brown body and a peaceful temperament, these African catfish are ideal for community aquariums. They're nocturnal by nature but will often become more visible with a regular feeding schedule and plenty of hiding spots. Upside Down Catfish do best in groups and appreciate a well-decorated tank with plants, caves, and driftwood.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Community tanks with peaceful or semi-peaceful species
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Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres
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Temperature Range: 22-28°C
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pH Range: 6.0-7.5
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Recommended School Size: 3 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful; best with similar-sized, non-aggressive fish
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Max Size: 10 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.