PINK PETRICOLA CATFISH

Pink Petricola Catfish (Synodontis petricola "Pink")

The Pink Petricola Catfish is a rare and eye-catching color variety of the popular Dwarf Cuckoo Catfish, prized for its soft pink coloration, bold spotted pattern, and active personality. Peaceful, hardy, and constantly on the move, this unique bottom-dweller is an excellent addition to African cichlid aquariums and other compatible community setups. Its manageable size and striking appearance make it a favorite among collectors and Synodontis enthusiasts.

Origin
The Pink Petricola Catfish is a captive-bred color morph of Synodontis petricola, a species native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. In the wild, Petricola Catfish inhabit rocky shorelines and crevices, where they forage for insects, crustaceans, algae, and organic matter.

Short Care Tips

• Provide plenty of rock caves, crevices, and hiding places to mimic their natural habitat.

• Maintain excellent water quality with strong filtration and regular water changes.

• Feed a varied diet of quality sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen foods, and occasional live foods.

• Keep with peaceful to moderately active tank mates, particularly African cichlids of similar size.

• Best kept singly or in small groups, as they are social and become more confident in the presence of their own kind.

Recommended Habitat Parameters

• Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

• pH: 7.8–9.0

• Water Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Tank Size: Minimum 40 gallons (150 L)

• Filtration: Strong biological filtration with moderate to high water movement

• Substrate: Sand or smooth fine gravel

• Aquascape: Rock piles, caves, crevices, and open swimming areas

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting

With its unique pink coloration, playful behavior, and hardy nature, the Pink Petricola Catfish is a beautiful and uncommon addition to any Lake Tanganyika-inspired or African cichlid aquarium.