
Synodontis notata
Synodontis notata is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 26.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–25 °C.
- Size
- 26.5 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 22–25 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 30 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature22–25 °C
pH6.5–7.5
Hardness8–18 °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 notata
Quick answers
- Synodontis notata size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 26.5 cm (total length).
- Synodontis notata tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
- Synodontis notata water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 22–25 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 8–18 °dGH.
- Synodontis notata: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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