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Synodontis

Family: Mochokidae
Distribution: Synodontis nigriventris, commonly known as Blotched Upside-down Catfish, is a freshwater species found in the Congo River basin and the Kasai and Ubangi drainages, Africa.  There are reports it has also been seen in Makaka, outside the Congo River basin. 
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 22°C – 26C (72 – 79F)
Hardness: 5 – [...]

Family: Mochokidae
Distribution: Synodontis multipunctatus, commonly known as Cuckoo Catfish, is a freshwater species endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa.  It can be found at depths of up to 65 metres. 
PH: 8.0 – 9.0
Temperature: 21°C – 28C (70 – 82F)
Hardness: 8 – 18 dH

Description: Synodontis multipunctatus can reach a maximum length of around [...]

Synodontis decora (Clown Squeaker)

Family: Mochokidae
Distribution: Synodontis decora, sometimes known as Clown Squeaker, is a freshwater species found throughout the Congo River basin, with the exception of the Luapula and Luvua drainages; Pool Malebo, and the Ubangi and Kasai drainages. 
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 23°C – 27C (73 – 81F)
Hardness: 4 – 25 dH

Description: Synodontis decora [...]

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