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Cuckoo Catfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Cuckoo Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus

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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 & Jack Dempsey

Synodontis multipunctatus · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Jaguar Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Japen Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Jurupari Eartheater

Synodontis multipunctatus · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Kenyi Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Keyhole Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Kissing Gourami

Synodontis multipunctatus · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Kiunga Blue Eye

Synodontis multipunctatus · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Knight Goby

Synodontis multipunctatus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Koi

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKoi: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Kribensis

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Kuhli Loach

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pangio kuhlii

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Lacerda Cory C015

Synodontis multipunctatus · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Largemouth Bass

Synodontis multipunctatus · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Leggett's Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Glossolepis leggetti

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveLeggett's Rainbowfish: Peaceful