True WC Synodontis Longirostris????

TheCichlidKid15 · Post by **TheCichlidKid15** » 05 Feb 2013, 13:13

So from what I understand true Synodontis Longirostris are nearly impossible to get, take a look at some of my pics below and please let me know what you guys think?

Post by **Silurus** » 05 Feb 2013, 13:18

Looks about right.

Post by **Birger** » 05 Feb 2013, 13:32

So from what I understand true Synodontis Longirostris are nearly impossible to get,

There were some real ones imported in North America since the fall of 2012.

Birger

unblinded · Post by **unblinded** » 05 Feb 2013, 15:20

What's the price tag on that beauty? Looks genuine to me. The price tag will tell a lot, too.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 05 Feb 2013, 16:39

They look genuine , if a little underfed

TheCichlidKid15 · Post by **TheCichlidKid15** » 05 Feb 2013, 16:59

225.00 bucks!!!!!!!!!!! I think im gonna pull the trigger, only problem is i wonder if they will get along with my Pardalis??????????

m1ke715m · Post by **m1ke715m** » 05 Feb 2013, 17:38

where'd you find these ray? how are the L-147 i got for you over the weekend doing?

ive got a pardalis, njassae and angelicus in a 40 breeder with some peacocks and they get along well enough.. im moving them soon to my 125 gallon male tank got rid of some big euptera over the weekend that were in there so now theres room

Post by **corybreed** » 05 Feb 2013, 23:59

They are longirostris. As Birger stated some came in last fall. I have two now and one acanthomias that came in mixed with the longirostris. That was the first time I had seen a live specimen.The fish in the photo look a little thin. Also, you may have a problem with the pardalis. Both species are territorial.

Mark

TheCichlidKid15 · Post by **TheCichlidKid15** » 06 Feb 2013, 04:08

Mike this guy I know has em for sale, now I dont know what to do bc of the Pardalis!!!!!!!!!! ???????????????????lol

Post by **Birger** » 06 Feb 2013, 04:48

I have seen these but not kept at all...but I would heed Marks(corybreed) warning, most(bigger)Congo Synos can be fairly territorial and mean....combine that with the potential size of this species, eventually it will outsize your pardalis and basically it would suck to see your nice pardalis after a longirostris decides to give it a going over.

You would see longirostris at its best best in a large tank dedicated to or at least stocked to suit.

Birger

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 06 Feb 2013, 14:49

I've not kept this species with other syno species but they did ok with their own kind.

They did appear very slow growing & as far as I can tell in the uk, specimens that have been kept for a long while didn't get anywhere near the reported max size, ( topping off around 15" TL)

TheCichlidKid15 · Post by **TheCichlidKid15** » 06 Feb 2013, 15:09

Thanks for the help guys, I decided to pass on the Longirostris and order a couple more Pardalis!! LOL, i'm just afraid that in a year or 2 when I have my fish room all set up they wont be around anymore. Thanks again!

syno-kev · Post by **syno-kev** » 06 Feb 2013, 15:23

wow they are beautiful !

its so nice to see pics of these synos.

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 06 Mar 2013, 12:25

I am contemplating to get a 10in cat.

May I know the temperament ? How do they fair with bottom dwellers ?

Any advise ? Thanks.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 06 Mar 2013, 14:20

I've only kept (many years ago) 6" specimens with brochis splendens, Pim pictus, & hoplos - all of which were fine (in 18" shop tanks)

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 07 Mar 2013, 11:34

Thanks for the info, Richard.

jippo · Post by **jippo** » 07 Mar 2013, 18:53

I have kept mine(~23cm) with other larger Synodontis and Chrysichthys, so far no problems. They are at 1570l tank so I think there won't be as much aggression as in smaller tank.

My specimen is quite active and it is always the first fish begging for food, already one of my favorite species

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amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 08 Mar 2013, 13:14

Thanks for the input.

Decided to take it home......

abt 1ft TL

Post by **Birger** » 08 Mar 2013, 13:33

Decided to take it home......

abt 1ft TL

Nice one Ben...what are you keeping it in?

Birger

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 08 Mar 2013, 13:49

Thanks.

Testing it out with some cichlids, S. clarias, Papyrocranus afer & 2 other eel cats.

Post by **corybreed** » 08 Mar 2013, 22:12

Nice fish Ben. Best of luck. I really am happy with my longirostris.

Mark

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 09 Mar 2013, 00:19

Thanks, Mark.

She dwarfed ALL my other Syno cats.

Post by **Birger** » 09 Mar 2013, 01:09

Beautiful!!

Well if you manage to get some good images

you know where to send them.

Birger

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 09 Mar 2013, 09:46

Great pic, I can see its teeth!

Jools

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 10 Mar 2013, 00:56

Great looking fish, nice photo.

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Mats

jippo · Post by **jippo** » 11 Mar 2013, 19:38

Very nice specimen, congrats

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L-14 · Post by **L-14** » 18 Mar 2013, 22:51

I've heard that they are quite aggressive towards other synos. Is it true? Is it likely to rip fin filaments of Synodontis decorus?

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 21 Mar 2013, 12:50

Thanks, guys.

L-14 wrote:I've heard that they are quite aggressive towards other synos. Is it true? Is it likely to rip fin filaments of Synodontis decorus?

A gentle giant in my tank. No issue with tankmates including my 7-8inch Syno. clarias.

RDH · Post by **RDH** » 21 Mar 2013, 20:31

lovely fish!!

jodilynn · Post by **jodilynn** » 10 Apr 2013, 15:06

They are selling these catfish at the local Petsmart

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They were sold out so I cannot tell you how big the individuals were. I also don't remember the price, but for some reason I'm thinking they were $26.99?

I don't have a tank big enough to house something like that so I would not have gotten one.

But if I DID wow that would be an amazing fish to have. Your fish is stunning and absolutely beautiful!

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