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Synodontis
angelicus (as well as Synodontis decorus) are really aggressive
fish. Their aggression makes them ideal additions for any African
Cichlid tank since they can defend themselves very well against the
territorial behavior of the cichlids. However, those two species go
far beyond than that. I have seen many times my Synodontis decorus
chasing African cichlids all over the tank and it is always the
cichlid which runs away. Synodontis angelicus, despite its
relatively small size (about 14 cm) will chase all other Synodontis
(much bigger than itself) while it will not hesitate to start
serious fights with much bigger fish. In the photo above, you can
see a 25 cm Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus (sailfin pleco) being
chased by the Synodontis angelicus. This was not enough for the S.
angelicus. It chased the pleco all over the tank until it was
satisfied that it knew who the boss is. It will chase all cichlids
from the caves even if it doesn't want to stay in them. In short, a
beautiful but territorial and aggressive catfish.
Photos
taken in May 2001. |
