Other Catfish
Upside-Down Catfish
Synodontis nigriventris
A peaceful catfish that habitually swims belly-up to feed at the surface.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 72–79°F
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 4–15 dGH
- Max size
- 4 in
- Min tank
- 30 gal
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Social
- Social (3+)
- Swim level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care level
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 8-10 years
- Breeding
- Egg-layer
- Suitability
- Common
- Origin
- Africa (Congo basin)
Famous for its inverted swimming, an adaptation for grazing the underside of the surface and submerged wood. Peaceful and social, best in a small group with caves to shelter in by day. A great oddball for soft-water communities.