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Angel Catfish Synodontis AngelicusAngel Catfish Synodontis Angelicus Overview Synonyms Synodontis angelica, S. angelicus zonatus, S. tholloni, S. werneri Distribution Cameroon, Congo, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Maximum Size 30cm+ (11. 8"+) Temperature 24 28C Water Parameters Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6. 0 8. 0, dH: up to 20 degrees. Compatibility Community with no small fish Lighting Dim (can be brighter if diffused by plants). Sexual Dimorphism
Angel Catfish Synodontis AngelicusOverview
| Synonyms | Synodontis angelica, S. angelicus zonatus, S. tholloni, S. werneri |
| Distribution | Cameroon, Congo, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| Maximum Size | 30cm+ (11.8"+) |
| Temperature | 24-28°C |
| Water Parameters | Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-8.0, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Community with no small fish |
| Lighting | Dim (can be brighter if diffused by plants). |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Mature females tend to appear much fuller bodied than the males. Experts may be able to sex the fish by examining the genital papillae (known as venting). |
| Feeding | Catfish pellets, granules, flake and frozen foods |
Description
Care
The Polka Dot Catfish is known from the Congo River basin, with exception of the Zambian Congo and the central forest. It is present in Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) and also the drainages of the Kasai and the Ubangi. This is a large species of Synodontis which requires a spacious aquarium with a soft sandy substrate in order to protect the long sensory barbels. It should be decorated with a good amount of bogwood, rocky caves/PVC tubes, and robust planting to provide shady areas/visual barriers, but you should also ensure that a roomy swimming space is left along the front of the tank. External canister filtration is recommended, as these fish are voracious eaters and can produce a fair amount of waste. The water should be well-oxygenated with a moderate current, and frequent partial water changes are a must to help keep nitrate to a minimum. Polka Dot Catfish are most comfortable in aquaria with subdued lighting, and the use of blue-moon type illumination is highly recommended so that you may observe a few hours of the nightly goings-on in an aquarium containing these catfish. Ensure that heaters are covered with heater guards to prevent these catfish from being burned when looking for dark crevices to rest against. As it matures, S. angelicus can become somewhat quarrelsome towards conspecifics and closely related fish, so is usually best kept singly unless the aquarium is vast and there are a multitude of visual barriers. Companions should be peaceful and larger than 5cm (2") in length (otherwise they may be predated upon); good tankmates could include medium-large sized barbs and characins, adult rainbowfish, gouramis, large peaceable cichlids, or Loricariids. Although most Polka Dot Catfish top out around the 30cm (12") mark, a 55cm (22") wild specimen has been recorded. May also be seen on sale as Angel Squeaker.
Feeding
Omnivorous. Offer a variety meaty frozen foods such as bloodworm, white mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp etc., along with some sinking catfish pellets/tablets/granules. Be sure to offer some vegetable matter such as cucumber, courgette, and shelled peas, along with occasional algae wafers. These are greedy fish, and are a little susceptible to bloating so take care not to overfeed, and go easy on the amount of dried foods given - avoiding all floating foods.
Breeding
This species has not been bred in the home aquarium.
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★★★★★ 4
Nice starter toys
Color: Pink, Color: Pink
Decent rubber toys. You get plenty and each one has a slightly different texture / hardness.
Our 12 week old yorkie pup especially likes the "bean" and the ring.
My issue though is that she is already starting to break the toys and I worry that she might ingest the pieces that come off. Therfore I recommend having an eye on your pup when they are playing.
The bean chewie does a good job at cleaning your dogs teeth. The toys are also easy to wash.
Overall not bad.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great Variety Pack of Puppy Toys
Color: Blue
Great package of various sized puppy toys. Our dog loved them.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Choking Hazard
Color: Blue, Color: Blue
This item is not suitable for puppies. When chewed on pieces of plastic fall off the toys and can create a choking hazard for small dogs/puppies. I had to throw all of the pieces in this set in the trash.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best small puppy toys
Color: Purple
This is one of the best puppy toy for heavy chewers. I have a 3lb chihuahua who chews as much as my Labs would. The pieces don’t fall apart in little bits and keep her busy for a little while. One of the best parts of the toy was the braided cloth attached to it. The cloth is soft and doesn’t shred like a rope toy so no swallowing bits of rope and no getting nails stuck in rope. I highly recommend these toys for you little chewers!
PS Would love to see if they make any other
toys. Their website is very tiny and has no contact info.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Cute but potentially a choking problem
Color: Pink
My 5 month old miniature poodle actually bit off the little knobs on a couple of these toys. Needless to say I took them all away from her. They are cute toys but not really safe
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025