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Giant Upside Down Catfish - (Synodontis batensoda)

Giant Upside Down Catfish - (Synodontis batensoda)

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Giant Upside Down Catfish - (Synodontis batensoda)
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🐟 Giant Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis batensoda)

The Giant Upside Down Catfish is a fascinating African species known for its unique habit of swimming belly-up. It is one of the largest members of the Synodontis genus, admired for its distinctive behavior and adaptability in community tanks.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Giant Upside Down Catfish
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Synodontis batensoda
  • 🧬 Family: Mochokidae
  • 🌎 Origin: Africa — Nile, Chad, and other large river basins
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 16 inches (40 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • 🔄 Unique upside-down swimming behavior
  • 🧘 Generally peaceful and social
  • 🐟 Nocturnal bottom dweller but active during the day
  • 🤝 Compatible with similarly sized, peaceful fish

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons or larger
  • 🪨 Provide caves, driftwood, and hiding spots
  • 💨 Moderate filtration with stable water parameters

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • Omnivorous — accepts sinking pellets, frozen foods, and live foods

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Giant Upside Down Catfish
🧬 Scientific Name Synodontis batensoda
🌍 Origin Nile, Chad, and large African rivers
📏 Max Size Up to 16 inches (40 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Peaceful, social
🛁 Tank Size 75+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 72–82°F (22–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous
🐠 Ideal For African community tanks, Synodontis enthusiasts

📝 Snippet

  • The Giant Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis batensoda) is a large, peaceful African catfish famous for swimming upside down.
  • Suitable for spacious African biotope or community tanks with compatible tankmates.
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