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Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 3 1/2 " (9 cm) Temp: 71-79 F (22-26 C) Tank: 36 " (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Bogwood and floating plants appreciated. Plastic pipes can make good substitutes.
Diet:	Small invertebrates, sinking pellets taken also. Flake and other prepared foods accepted.
Breeding:	...
Sociability:	Likes to at least be in pairs, groups better. Peaceful with most other fish.
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Special Info:	This is one of several catfish that swim upside down. This is by far the more likely to show this behavior, and in nature they swim right below the water surface eating insect larvae.