[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Catfish – Payne’s Synodontis (Mochokiella paynei)

Payne’s Synodontis is one of the smaller species and the only representative of its genus. Atypically for a mochokid catfish, it has a somewhat blunt snout. Its attractive mottled patterning and its small size make it more suitable for community aquaria than the majority of its relatives.

Family

• Mochokidae

Distribution

• Sierra Leone.

Size

• Around 2in (5cm), but often smaller.

Behavior

• A peaceful species; most active at dusk and during the night.

Diet

• Livefoods preferred, but other formulations also accepted.

Aquarium

• Well planted, with adequate shelter and some open swimming areas. Softish, slightly acid to slightly alkaline water preferred. Temperature range: 72-77 F (22-25 C).

Breeding

• No documented accounts currently available.