🐟 Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris)
Freshwater Catfish • True Upside-Down Swimmer • Peaceful Community Species • Congo River Woodcat
 
📋 The Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris) is the true and original upside-down swimming Synodontis, known for its naturally inverted swimming behaviour, peaceful temperament, and compact adult size.
They thrive in clean water with driftwood, caves, and gentle flow, making them ideal for planted or soft-water aquariums.
Their calm nature makes them highly community friendly, while their unusual inverted swimming style gives them distinctive rare species appeal in the aquarium.
As one of the smallest and gentlest Synodontis species, they are perfect for hobbyists seeking unique behavior without aggression.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Upside-Down Swimming: Natural inverted movement
🌿 Peaceful Community Catfish: Safe with small species
⚪ Compact Adult Size: Stays small for a Synodontis
📏 Rare Species Appeal: Unique behavior & patterning
💧 Clean Water Lover: Prefers stable, well-filtered tanks