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 & Mokele-mbembe Bichir

Synodontis multipunctatus · Polypterus mokelembembe

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Poecilia sphenops

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Mono Sebae (Brackish)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Monodactylus sebae

Cuckoo Catfish & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Hoplias aimara

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Moonlight Gourami

Synodontis multipunctatus · Trichogaster microlepis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Gambusia affinis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Motoro Stingray

Synodontis multipunctatus · Potamotrygon motoro

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Mottled Loach

Synodontis multipunctatus · Paracanthocobitis botia

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Mountain Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia monticola

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Oreochromis mossambicus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Msobo Mbuna

Synodontis multipunctatus · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Mubi Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia mubiensis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Murray River Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Mystery Snail

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pomacea bridgesii

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveMystery Snail: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Nana Rasbora

Synodontis multipunctatus · Microdevario nana

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNana Rasbora: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Needlenose Gar

Synodontis multipunctatus · Xenentodon cancila

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Neolamprologus Fasciatus

Synodontis multipunctatus · Neolamprologus fasciatus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Neolamprologus Pulcher

Synodontis multipunctatus · Neolamprologus pulcher

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Neolamprologus Similis

Synodontis multipunctatus · Neolamprologus similis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus

Synodontis multipunctatus · Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Neon Blue Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Neon Blue Goby

Synodontis multipunctatus · Stiphodon atropurpureus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Microdevario kubotai

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Neon Tetra

Synodontis multipunctatus · Paracheirodon innesi

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveNeon Tetra: Peaceful