Description:
One of three similar looking species, S. nummifer,
S.
congicus and
S.
notatus. Synodontis nummifer
is not that common in the hobby. It has short barbels
like S. congicus but has a spotted head and
pigment in the caudal fin. The thing about all three
of these species is that their humeral process (Bony
extension of the pectoral girdle) are quite alike
in that they are all blunt with S. congicus
being a little bit shorter and the head shield being
heavier, but this is not a good way to identify these
3 species in that you may be looking at juveniles
and this method may not be fool proof. The diferences
between these three can be seen on the Factsheet
for S. congicus. Aquarium Care:
No problem as long as you keep them in large enough
tanks. Diet: Will eat a variety of
foods and as in most members of this genus they are
not a problem to feed. Tablet and pellet foods with
a good quality flake and frozen bloodworms.
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