Synodontis Eupterus Behavior?

[RangerBlue381]

I have a Sydontis Eupterus (about 5 inches long). I've had him for about 3-4 weeks. In the beginning he would constantly swim around. Not in a stressed out hectic manner, but like he was checking everything out. In the last day or two he has set himself underneath a plant in the corner and just stays there, not really moving except for his tail fin. This is my first experience with this type of fish. Is this normal behavior or is this something I should worry about. Thank you very much for your time and information from a new catfish lover.

[Birger]

Your fishes behaviour sounds normal,as long as it is eating.
Do you have any caves for the fish?
It is under the plant because they enjoy a bit of structure to hang around in.

Birger

[RangerBlue381]

Thanks for your help. I'll go get something that he'll feel comfortable in.

[synoguy]

Synodontis eupterus can be quiet shy and prefer subdued lighting, if you wish to see the fish at its best some overhanging bogwood or similar would be nice, in my 6 foot tank i have an adult eupterus thats settled into one of the bogwood "caves" however i have a massive piece of bogwood that spans accross from top to bottom and he and my second eupterus often come out in the daytime and swim inverted along the bottom of the overhanging wood. From experiance and from advice of others...the more hiding places you have the more you will see of the fish, especially if you can arrange it so the fish can "hide in plain sight"

Regards

[george lebreton]

i just bought one 3 days ago that is about 2 inches long. every once in a while he takes a lap but mostly hides under the filter. my question is, i could have bought 2 more from the pet store. would they be more active and school around if i had all 3? i have a 100 gal tank with 2 very passive soft shell turtles that will not have aything to do with live food. anybody help. cuz i would like to get um. if any body could help me find a cuckoo cat, thats what i reallly want