✅ Level: Easy — a social, group-forming catfish from Lake Tanganyika.

Synodontis Petricola Zaire (Synodontis Lucipinnis, formerly known as Synodontis Petricola Dwarf) is a true schooling fish. If you keep this catfish in a group, you will see that they are social animals that move together and are quite peaceful among themselves.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Collection & warranty

• Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal will not be shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish carefully in the store upon collection
• Don't hesitate to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when collecting

✂️ Care

Keep in a group of at least 6. Furnish the aquarium with some wood and/or rocks — the Petricolas will then spend all day searching for food between the crevices. In terms of food, they are not picky and eat almost anything offered. Note: very small fish can accidentally be eaten.

🐠 Combination tip

Quite peaceful among themselves and can be combined well with other Tanganyika cichlids or community fish of similar size. Avoid very small fish species.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is this catfish dangerous to small fish?
Very small fish can accidentally be eaten — keep this in mind when composing your aquarium.

How many specimens should I buy at a minimum?
At least 6 — as a schooling animal, this catfish likes to stick together with its own kind.

What does this catfish eat?
Practically anything offered — a true omnivore without much preference.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit the store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.