Synodontis Golden Nigrita Catfish | Fish R Us

Description

Add a Splash of Brilliance with the Synodontis Golden Nigrita

Brighten up the lower levels of your aquarium with the breathtaking Synodontis Golden Nigrita Catfish, exclusively available at Fish R Us. This stunning, rare xanthic color variant swaps the typical dark coloration of the standard Synodontis nigrita for a vivid, glowing golden-yellow hue that instantly pops against any substrate or rockwork.

Famous for their hardiness and quirky upside-down swimming habits, these catfish are as entertaining as they are beautiful. They make excellent, peaceful tank mates for larger community tanks and are robust enough to thrive alongside active African Cichlids.

Approximate size: 3.5+” (Unsexed)

Key Features & Behavior:

• Vibrant Coloration: A solid, radiant golden-yellow body that stands out beautifully in any aquascape.

• Hardworking Scavenger: An outstanding cleanup crew member that actively searches out missed food, keeping your substrate clean.

• Fascinating Behavior: Known to swim upside down along cave ceilings and driftwood, adding unique vertical movement to your tank.

Care and Tank Requirements:

• Diet: Omnivorous. Highly adaptable; thrives on high-quality sinking catfish pellets, algae wafers, and frozen treats like bloodworms.

• Water Parameters: pH 7.0–8.2, temperature 74°F–82°F.

• Tank Setup: Provide plenty of caves, rock piles, or PVC pipes for them to claim as hiding spots during the day.