{"product_id":"synodontis-petricola","title":"Synodontis Petricola","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oxgefl\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"108\"\u003ePetricola Catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1em5ccy\" data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eDwarf Cuckoo Catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iifpw1\" data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"159\"\u003ePygmy Leopard Catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xy3587\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i0sfrh\" data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eSynodontis petricola\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ak1526\" data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Tanganyika, Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n5gshr\" data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 cm (3–5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9q7y3v\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ovxmzk\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active, social\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lze8n7\" data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hnfsvs\" data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eSynodontis petricola\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful spotted catfish known for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cyebdp\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eBlack body covered with white spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u2yz5o\" data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eBright white fin edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v22hcx\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eLong barbels (“whiskers”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1glpkjl\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eStreamlined body shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m437md\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eAttractive contrast coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eIt is smaller and more peaceful than many other \u003cem data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eSynodontis\u003c\/em\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1miw62i\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"965\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"760\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"778\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"801\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"823\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMinimum 30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"838\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"849\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"855\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"866\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e7.5–9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"884\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"904\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eModerate to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"913\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"965\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRocks, caves, sandy substrate, strong filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eThey prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ys50tl\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003ePlenty of hiding spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1990woa\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eRocky aquarium layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15xufuc\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eWell-oxygenated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eA Tanganyika-style setup works very well for this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yohfm2\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n2q8l3\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003ePeaceful and social catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19x45x7\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eBest kept in groups of 3 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ah2714\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eMostly active during evening and night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5uyti\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eConstantly explores rocks and caves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eUnlike larger aggressive \u003cem data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eSynodontis\u003c\/em\u003e, petricola usually mixes well in community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2dif78\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eOmnivorous scavenger that eats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15w922o\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eSinking pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2ijiq\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gopp24\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ulft8n\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xi1ltc\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eSmall live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eThey help clean leftover food but still require a proper balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"basrq0\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eGood tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7jtuxj\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eAfrican cichlids from Lake Tanganyika\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fhcts0\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003ePeaceful medium-sized fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j67nf0\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eOther \u003cem data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eSynodontis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s158lu\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8kri8f\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eVery aggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ni85hr\" data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eTiny shrimp or fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399503573034,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/SynodontisPetricola.jpg?v=1779789936","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/products\/synodontis-petricola","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}