Species Profile
Upside-Down Catfish
Synodontis nigriventris
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 4+
Water level
top
Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, flake
Notes
Truly swims upside-down at the surface, feeding on floating food from below. Body coloration is reversed (dark belly, light back) to match the inverted orientation. Group of 4+ for natural behavior.
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