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Posted: 17 Aug 2006, 18:30
by sidguppy
Looks like one of those Synodontis hybrids to me.
sure has one Synodontis ocellifer as a parent, but for S ocellifer the tailpattern isn't right; S ocellifer has the spots in the caudal (tail) fin arranged as vertical rows of spots.
Also; the dorsal fin is way too high for ocellifer. and the head (with those bulging 'frog eyes' is all wrong too.
maybe this is synodontis ocellifer x eupterus; but it's never easy to proof with these.
check out
Synodontis ocellifer for the pattern and
Synodontis eupterus for the overall shape.
hybrid or not; these fish are incredable tough and can be kept with anything, but not in a 10G. this fish will reach at least 6" and it'll be quite active too, and a fast grower!
it should be kept in a 35G at least.
Posted: 17 Aug 2006, 20:22
by chibi
Thank you! The only other tank I have is a 29 gallon
Is that okay? And will he eat little fish? I have guppies in it.
Posted: 17 Aug 2006, 20:24
by sidguppy
he can snack on baby guppies, yes
can't blame him for being what he is; ANY fish will snack on baby guppies, even other adult guppies.
once mature i wouldn't put him in with any guppies, period.
but if you see him grow up to his massive adult size I'm pretty sure you won't add guppies in with him.
Posted: 17 Aug 2006, 21:15
by chibi
sidguppy wrote:he can snack on baby guppies, yes
can't blame him for being what he is; ANY fish will snack on baby guppies, even other adult guppies.
once mature i wouldn't put him in with any guppies, period.
but if you see him grow up to his massive adult size I'm pretty sure you won't add guppies in with him.
Oh my, what have I gotten myself into...? >_< Thanks for the info!
