{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelection of Aquarium Fish for Sale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"synodontis-angelicus-2-3","title":"Synodontis angelicus","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSynodontis angelicus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the prize of all Synodontis catfish. Also referred to as the \u003cstrong\u003ePolka Dot Squeaker Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the noise it can sometimes be heard making, it is very rare in the wild (found in Western Africa among slow-moving rivers) and extremely difficult to breed in captivity. These fish, which I sell, come from the only breeder in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a stunning catfish that makes a suitable tankmate for most tanks as they are peaceful, but not delicate, and able to defend themselves. 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