Synodontis eupterus lifespan

[Viktor Jarikov]

A sister thread http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... 73#p287573

[Schall]

Hello,

this is my Snodontis euptera, he is 25 cm long and 20 years old!

Best regards
Marvin

[Viktor Jarikov]

You must have just gotten it, right? It looks like it could use much TLC.

Tender loving care.

[Schall]

Hello,

i have bought them from a friend

Best regards
Marvin

[Viktor Jarikov]

20 years old Synodontis ocellifer: http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... 90#p297790

[Viktor Jarikov]

12-year old pair of eupterus: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forum ... er.675610/

[Viktor Jarikov]

24 year old syno of debatable ID http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... 3&start=40

[Viktor Jarikov]

12-14 year old eupterus plus extras https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/foru ... sh.679919/

[Annabellam]

Wow! 27 years is a pretty long time congratulations! It is encouraging to know that they can live so long with proper care. Very encouraging to some of us starting over.

[ejmal]

I bought 2 catfishes when I moved into my first apartment. The larger fish died about 21 years old after a complete water change. The smaller is about 26 years old now.

[Viktor Jarikov]

A sister thread: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=50242

[Viktor Jarikov]

29 year old, perhaps batensoda: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=50773#p333182

[Buggus12]

My friend Batman is more than 30 I have home in my 150 with a buddy fifi who is 18 yrs old. They live in a lake Malawi tank with 4 cichlids. Happy is their home may batman live forever.

[Viktor Jarikov]

25-30 yo petricola: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51329#p335398

[Phil]

So this guy (girl?) is "Phil". I have had this fish for going on 20 years (unfortunately, I don't have an exact date). I am assuming from other posts that this Syno is some kind of hybrid of eupterus, although don't know for sure. Great fish but now taking up too much bio in my 36" long tank.

[Viktor Jarikov]

Welcome to the Planet! Yes, the most common hybrid, usually called valentiana or some other silly name. Great job keeping it for 20 years! We have just lost ours at 20yo: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/foru ... st-8469958

[Phil]

Welcome to the Planet! Yes, the most common hybrid, usually called valentiana or some other silly name. Great job keeping it for 20 years! We have just lost ours at 20yo: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/foru ... st-8469958

Thanks. Sorry to hear you lost your long-lived synodontis. While fish come and go, with one you've been with that long it is different.

My tank is a bit sparse of fish currently, just because it has been a long time since I've introduced any new fish, other than a group of Cory cats that are now nicely established. Unfortunately, I tried to introduce a group of cardinal tetras that I thought were large enough, but Phil did not think so and ate all 7 within a few days. My very bad mistake, just was hoping since Phil does not seem to be going away. Poor fish keeping, I know, and feel bad about it.
I have a pair of Congo tetras that I need compatibility with. Anyone have suggestions?? Thanks.

[Viktor Jarikov]

Thank you, Phil. I don't keep tetras, so rather helpless here.

IMHumbO it could be best for you to start a new thread dedicated to your question(s) because your question doesn't align with the topic and more importantly because you may get a better response that way.

[Phil]

Phil has died, don't have the exact length of life but about 20 years I guess. Became bloated and clearly suffering, so we (my wonderful partner actually, since I was out of town) euthanized Phil with a clove oil bath. This did seem to be the right thing to do, no question. This fish was a celebrity in the family. After appropriate respectful period, my tank will get a rebirth with smaller fish.

[bekateen]

Hi Phil. Sorry for your loss. Keeping a single fish for 20 years is quite a commitment.

Thanks for sharing this update.

Cheers, Eric

[Jools]

Ah, RIP Phil - sad to see the end of his story. Good luck with your next fishy endeavour.

Cheers,

jools