Angelicus Catfish

1 Breed Introduction

Also called the Starry Night, the Angelicus Catfish has a blue-purple body dotted with white spots like a star-filled night, hence the nickname. It is a top specimen of the genus Synodontis and a precious, much-sought variety.

Chinese name: Angelicus Catfish

Binomial: Synodontis angelicus

Also known as: Starry Night

Kingdom: Animalia

Genus: Synodontis

Distribution: Congo River basin, Africa

Feature: purple-blue body dotted with white spots

2 Physical Characteristics

It is a precious ornamental, so fairly hard to keep. Its temper is rough and it attacks other fish, so take care when mixing; keep it with large fish.

A top specimen of Synodontis, it is a treasured fish every hobbyist dreams of owning. Its allure is unmatched; some call it a ‘water sprite’ for its graceful movements. It is rare and pricey. Its body is purple-blue, dotted with white spots.

3 Housing and Environment

Nicknamed Starry Night for its white spots like a starry night, it is precious and sought-after. How to keep it well?

Preferred temperature 22 to 30 C, likes weakly acidic to neutral water with some iron. Plant heavily and add driftwood and rocks for hiding. Its nature is rough; it uses fine mouth teeth to attack others until they bleed, and even its own kind may fight, so take great care when mixing.

4 Feeding

Also called the Angelicus Synodontis or Starry Night Catfish, its temper is very rough and it attacks others, so care is needed in mixing. Because it is precious, what to feed is a key concern.

It is omnivorous, likes live food, and also takes prepared food. It is egg-laying; a tank with plants and driftwood and dim lighting suits it, and it can be kept with large fish.