Clown Syno (Synodontis decorus)
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Clown Syno
Synodontis decorus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
22.9-26.9cm (9-10.6 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Mochokidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Clown Syno, Clown Squeaker
Additional scientific names
- Synodontis decora, Synodontis vittatus
Origin
- Africa: Congo River basin except Luvua and Luapula drainages, but including Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) and drainages of the Ubangi and Kasai. In the Lukuga River (Tanganyika outflow) known up to the Kisimba-Kilia rapids.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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