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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 & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Bedotia madagascariensis

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Maingano Mbuna

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Maison Reef Peacock

Synodontis multipunctatus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Malawi Eyebiter

Synodontis multipunctatus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Malawi Gar

Synodontis multipunctatus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Malawi Hawk

Synodontis multipunctatus · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Malaya Shrimp

Synodontis multipunctatus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Marble Goby

Synodontis multipunctatus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Marbled Bichir

Synodontis multipunctatus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Marbled Hatchetfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Marbled Whiptail

Synodontis multipunctatus · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Marlier's Julie

Synodontis multipunctatus · Julidochromis marlieri

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Mayan Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia maylandi

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Mbu Puffer

Synodontis multipunctatus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Melon Barb

Synodontis multipunctatus · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Midas Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Amphilophus citrinellus

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Midnight Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Misool Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

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