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One Spot Squeaker Catfish (Synodontis notatus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The One Spot Squeaker Catfish is a striking and hardy Synodontis<\/em> species known for its sleek silver-grey body and signature single dark spot near the midsection. Active, durable, and full of personality, it makes an excellent addition to medium-to-large freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to the Congo River Basin in Central Africa, inhabiting slow to moderate-flowing rivers and tributaries.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Omnivorous and undemanding:<\/p>\n

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    Sinking pellets or wafers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Occasional live foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Vegetables such as cucumber or blanched spinach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    They naturally scavenge, helping keep the tank tidy.<\/p>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Peaceful with similarly sized or larger fish, including:<\/p>\n

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      African tetras<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Rainbowfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Larger barbs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Peaceful cichlids (e.g., Congo River species)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Other Synodontis<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Avoid:<\/strong> Tiny fish that may be accidentally eaten or overly aggressive tank mates.<\/p>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Low to moderate. Generally peaceful but may show dominance toward other bottom dwellers. Best kept singly or in groups of 3+ to reduce territorial squabbles.<\/p>\n

      Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Intermediate. Hardy but requires good water quality and enough space to thrive.<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u201380\u00b0F (22\u201327\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137.8<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> 5\u201320 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Notes:<\/strong> Provide caves, driftwood, and dim lighting to mimic natural habitat. Ensure a secure lid, as they may jump when startled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The One Spot Squeaker Catfish is a robust, attractive, and character-filled bottom dweller, perfect for African community or semi-aggressive setups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        One Spot Squeaker Catfish (Synodontis notatus) Overview The One Spot Squeaker Catfish is a striking and hardy Synodontis species known for its sleek silver-grey body and signature single dark spot near the midsection. Active, durable, and full of personality, it makes an excellent addition to medium-to-large freshwater aquariums. Origin Native to the Congo River Basin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9714,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[72],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9715","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-synodontis","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/9715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=9715"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=9715"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=9715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}