Clown squeaker
Synodontis decorus
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Tank Bred
SKU: MBI-CAT-055
Clown Squeaker is a large, secretive catfish whose elongated dorsal ray and delicate barbel extensions need protection from fin-nipping companions.
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Export Size
2.50 – 3.00 cm
Origin
Congo basin, western-central Africa; nominal range, tank-bred lot.
Temperature
22.0–27.0°C
pH
6.00–8.00
Diet
omnivore
Synodontis decorus is an accepted Congo-basin squeaker. The nominal fish develops a conspicuous dorsal filament and filamentous maxillary barbels, features that may not be fully expressed at the 2.5-3 cm delivery grade. This tank-bred offer leaves mature pattern, breeder lineage and sex composition unspecified; the small ordering size is separate from adult housing needs.
Species reference guidance gives 22-27 C and pH 6-8. Provide clean soft substrate, wood or rock refuges and shaded areas in a generously sized mature aquarium. Avoid companions small enough to be swallowed and fish that nip the dorsal filament. Offer varied prepared, live or frozen foods together with suitable vegetable matter; monitor feeding in sheltered areas.
MBI-CAT-055 (2.5 cm - 3 cm): 50 fish per bag; maximum 8 bags per box.
MBI-CAT-055: minimum 50 individual fish. Prices are per individual fish. Existing quotation and business terms govern shipment arrangements.
Species Parameters
Export Size Min
2.50 cm
Export Size Max
3.00 cm
Origin
Congo basin, western-central Africa; nominal range, tank-bred lot.
Habitat
Slow-moving river sections and flooded zones.
Diet
omnivore
Temp Min
22.0 °C
Temp Max
27.0 °C
pH Min
6.00
pH Max
8.00
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Reference Synodontis decorus field photograph by John P. Friel Ph.D.; not offered stock, size, sex or locality guarantee. Original source downloaded unchanged; no local edits.
Photo: John P. Friel Ph.D. · Synodontis decorus 53146686.jpg · CC BY 4.0