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It is a wide-bodied catfish and is pale in coloration with many black spots. \n\u003cp\u003e\nAs a digger, the Synodontis Eupterus Catfish will appreciate a fine sandy bottom with large roots and crevices for hiding places in a tank of 50 gallons or more. Sensitive to nitrates, good water conditions are necessary. It prefers a current in the aquarium. It can be kept as a schooling fish or in a tank with other \u003cem\u003eSynodontis\u003c\/em\u003e species. 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This smaller species of Synodontis catfish displays a creamy-gold body dappled with dark polka dots that have muted edges while its dark fins are highlighted with white edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis Synodontis catfish will appreciate a fine sandy bottom with large roots and crevices for hiding places in an aquarium of at least 30 gallons in size. Atypical to most Synodontis Catfish that are sensitive to nitrates, the Dwarf Petricola Synodontis Catfish can tolerate less than perfect water parameter, making it a great “first” Synodontis Catfish for novice hobbyists. 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