Common Name: Catfish, Upside-Down
Scientific Name: Synodontis nigriventris
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Mochokidae
Zaire
4"
Scavenger
72-80° F
Neutral
Community
10+ Gallons
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The most characteristic feature about this fish isn't physical. It actually swims upside-down. It's a very entertaining and laughable thing. Upside-down catfish have brown bodies with light tan spotting all over. They have transparent fins will dark spotting.
Keep with smaller, less aggressive fish. Provide plenty of rocks and plants for hiding and feeding. The light levels should be lower than usual or you'll need to provide very dark shaded areas. These fish are nocturnal though they'll learn to come out anytime food is present. They are gentle and quite harder. Typical water with no extremes will be just fine for them. Take care when keeping them with much larger or more aggressive fish. They may be kept in groups with ease.

Feed any types of typical fish food. Sinking foods work best but these fish aren't picky.

Sexing and breeding are not known.