Synodontis Decorus Catfish

Synodontis decorus the slender species grows about 20 30 cm long and is relatively peaceful. Rocky african biotope with caves roots bogwood driftwood. One must always consider that all squeaker catfish have a hierarchy among each other where social biting is absolutely necessary and not alarming since it only comes to superficial quickly healing wounds.

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It is one of the more secretive nocturnal synos and if you wish to observe it regularly we recommend the addition of a moon light or a red bulb timed to come on for a couple of hours after the main tank lights go off.

Synodontis decorus catfish. The picture below shows lindsay s pair of clowns. Introduction to synodontis decorus catfish. The synodontis decorus catfish also known as the decorus catfish or decorated synodontis is known scientifically as synodontis decorus s.

One of the most beautiful squeaker catfish synodontis comes from the congo. It is a member of the naked catfish group. Also known as both the clown squeaker and decorated synodontis the first ray of the dorsal fin is greatly extended in this species.

Clown catfish decorus catfish decorated synodontis. Average adult fish size. Common names include clown catfish clown synodontis 3 clown syno 4 clown squeaker 2 and barredtail squeaker.

Recommended minimum aquarium capacity. The unusual trait of this synodontis is the long extension of the dorsal fin which can reach as far back as its caudal fin and along with its attractive body colouration makes it one of the most popular catfish of the genus synodontis. A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with a warm stable temperature and plenty of rocks and plants is a suitable environment.

Synodontis decorus also commonly known as clown catfish clown synodontis clown syno clown squeaker or barred tail squeaker are popular tropical freshwater fish. The catfishes of this family mochokidae are called collectively called squeakers because of the sound they make or upside down catfish. According to cuvier synodontis is an ancient name for an undetermined fish from the nile.

10 inches 25 cm. Synodontis decorus is a species of upside down catfish. 50 gallon 200 litre.

It is apparently not derived as often reported from syn together and odous tooth presumed etymology of the lizardfish genus synodus and in reference to the closely spaced lower jaw teeth of both genera.