Cuckoo Catfish & African Butterfly Cichlid
Synodontis multipunctatus · Anomalochromis thomasi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
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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+
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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 & African Lungfish
Synodontis multipunctatus · Protopterus annectens
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive
Cuckoo Catfish & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Synodontis multipunctatus · Apistogramma agassizii
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-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 & Apple Snail
Synodontis multipunctatus · Pomacea maculata
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Assassin Snail
Synodontis multipunctatus · Clea helena
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanochromis auratus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive
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 Neon Tetra
Synodontis multipunctatus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful
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 & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)
Synodontis multipunctatus · Physella acuta
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Bleeding Heart Tetra
Synodontis multipunctatus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful
Cuckoo Catfish & Blind Cave Tetra
Synodontis multipunctatus · Astyanax mexicanus
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful