🐟 Valentine Synodontis (Synodontis valentiana)
🐟 Valentine Synodontis (Synodontis valentiana)
Freshwater Catfish • Peaceful Community Synodontis • Rare West African Species • Patterned Nocturnal Catfish
📋 The Valentine Synodontis (Synodontis valentiana) is a rare and beautifully patterned catfish originating from West Africa.
This peaceful Synodontis thrives in clean, stable water with driftwood, caves, and gentle flow.
Its extremely community friendly behaviour makes it suitable for a wide range of peaceful tankmates, especially medium-sized species.
As a genuinely rare species in the aquarium hobby with attractive patterning and calm temperament, it makes a unique and desirable addition to freshwater community setups.
💡 Highlights
✨ Beautiful Patterning: Distinctive mottled Synodontis markings
🌿 Peaceful Community Species: Excellent compatibility with other fish
⚪ Nocturnal Catfish: Active mostly at night
📏 Rare Species: Not commonly imported
💧 Clean Water Lover: Requires stable, well-maintained water
🧾 A Quick Look at the Valentine Synodontis
📛 Common Name: Valentine Synodontis
🔬 Scientific Name: Synodontis valentiana
👨👩👧 Family: Mochokidae
🌍 Origin: West Africa (Congo Basin region)
📏 Max Size: 12–14 cm (≈ 4.7–5.5″)
💧 pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–27 °C (≈ 75–80 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy–Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 120 L (≈ 30 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom / mid-bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 8–12 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (meaty foods + sinking pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg scatterer

















