Cuckoo Catfish & African Butterfly Cichlid
Synodontis multipunctatus · Anomalochromis thomasi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Back to all fishesView full care guide
Cuckoo Catfish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Cuckoo Catfish
Synodontis multipunctatus
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 4+
Showing 1 - 24 of 147 Tank Mates
🟢Ideal Tank Mates
Cuckoo Catfish & African Butterfly Fish
Synodontis multipunctatus · Pantodon buchholzi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & African Jewel Cichlid
Synodontis multipunctatus · Hemichromis bimaculatus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & Amano Shrimp
Synodontis multipunctatus · Caridina multidentata
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Amazon Leaf Fish
Synodontis multipunctatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Amazon Puffer
Synodontis multipunctatus · Colomesus asellus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Assassin Snail
Synodontis multipunctatus · Clea helena
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Bala Shark
Synodontis multipunctatus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Bamboo Shrimp
Synodontis multipunctatus · Atyopsis moluccensis
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Toxotes jaculatrix
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & Beckford's Pencilfish
Synodontis multipunctatus · Nannostomus beckfordi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Caridina cantonensis
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Betta splendens
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & Black Ghost Knifefish
Synodontis multipunctatus · Apteronotus albifrons
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & Black Pacu
Synodontis multipunctatus · Colossoma macropomum
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Black Skirt Tetra
Synodontis multipunctatus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Blue Dolphin (Hap)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Cyrtocara moorii
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBlue Dolphin (Hap): Semi-Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & Boeseman's Rainbowfish
Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia boesemani
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBoeseman's Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Bristlenose Pleco
Synodontis multipunctatus · Ancistrus cirrhosus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBristlenose Pleco: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Bronze Corydoras
Synodontis multipunctatus · Corydoras aeneus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBronze Corydoras: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Exodon paradoxus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & Bumblebee Goby (Brackish)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Brachygobius xanthozonus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBumblebee Goby (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Cardinal Tetra
Synodontis multipunctatus · Paracheirodon axelrodi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCardinal Tetra: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Celebes Rainbowfish
Synodontis multipunctatus · Marosatherina ladigesi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCelebes Rainbowfish: Peaceful