Lake Malawi Syno tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.

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Lake Malawi Syno

Synodontis njassae

The Lake Malawi Syno (Synodontis njassae) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 19.2 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 23–28 °C.

Size: 19.2 cmtotal length
Temperature: 23–28 °C
pH: 7.5–8.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature23–28 °C

pH7.5–8.5

Hardness20–30 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSiluriformes
FamilyMochokidae
GenusSynodontis
SpeciesSynodontis njassae

Quick answers

Lake Malawi Syno size: how big does it get?: It grows to 19.2 cm (total length).
Lake Malawi Syno tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
Lake Malawi Syno water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 7.5–8.5, hardness 20–30 °dGH.
Lake Malawi Syno: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.