In the summer of 2003 several major aquatic wholesalers were given the opportunity to bring into the U.K. a large consignment of a 'new' Synodontis species, all of a juvenile form, known commonly as the Bruin Skreeuber (Afrikaans), Brown Squeaker, and to science as Synodontis zambezensis. As the majority of catfish fans will be aware, squeaker refers to the noise the majority … [Read more...] about The Bruin Skreeuber (Synodontis zambezensis)
Catfish
The Clown Squeaker (Synodontis decorus)
Common Names - Clown squeaker, Clown catfish, Clown Synodontis, Décor-Synodontis, Decorated Synodontis, Barredtailed squeaker. Scientific Name - Synodontis decorus. Also known under the synonym names of Synodontis labeo and Synodontis vittatus. Natural Distribution - The Congo basin (with the exception of the Luapula River system) of Africa. Many of the wild caught fish … [Read more...] about The Clown Squeaker (Synodontis decorus)
Teeny Weeny Algae Eaters
The Otocinclus genus are currently classified with the large family of Loricariidae, the sucker-mouthed catfishes. This genus is made up of very diminutive fishes, usually reaching no more two inches long at maturity. They are generally coloured in shades of creamy beige and browns, with occasional species exhibiting dark, almost black, markings. Those species that have … [Read more...] about Teeny Weeny Algae Eaters
Clarius – The Walking Catfish
Background The catfish family Clariidae comprises members of the genus Chanallabes, Clarias, Heterobranchus, Gymnallabes and Heteropneustes. All these fish have been well provided for, by nature, in the struggle for natural survival. Perhaps the best know genus within this family is that of Clarias so we turn our attention to these fish over the pages which follow. Members … [Read more...] about Clarius – The Walking Catfish