Congo squeaker tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.

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Congo squeaker

Synodontis pleurops

The Congo squeaker (Synodontis pleurops) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 32.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–26 °C.

Size: 32.5 cmtotal length
Temperature: 22–26 °C
pH: 6.0–7.0
Tank footprint: 120 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–26 °C

pH6.0–7.0

Hardness5–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSiluriformes
FamilyMochokidae
GenusSynodontis
SpeciesSynodontis pleurops

Quick answers

Congo squeaker size: how big does it get?: It grows to 32.5 cm (total length).
Congo squeaker tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
Congo squeaker water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.0, hardness 5–15 °dGH.
Congo squeaker: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.