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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 & Pacific Sturgeon

Synodontis multipunctatus · Acipenser transmontanus

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePacific Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Palmas Bichir

Synodontis multipunctatus · Polypterus palmas palmas

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Panda Corydoras

Synodontis multipunctatus · Corydoras panda

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePanda Corydoras: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Panda Dwarf Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Apistogramma nijsseni

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePanda Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Panda Garra

Synodontis multipunctatus · Garra flavatra

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePanda Garra: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Panda Tetra

Synodontis multipunctatus · Aphyocharax paraguayensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePanda Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Pangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pangasius nasutus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius): Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Panther Crab

Synodontis multipunctatus · Parathelphusa pantherina

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePanther Crab: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Paradise Fish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Macropodus opercularis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveParadise Fish: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Parallel Cory

Synodontis multipunctatus · Corydoras parallelus

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveParallel Cory: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia parkinsoni

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Parnahyba Whiptail Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Loricaria parnahybae

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Parrot Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Hoplarchus psittacus

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveParrot Cichlid: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Pastel Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cribroheros alfari

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Payara

Synodontis multipunctatus · Hydrolycus scomberoides

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePayara: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Peacock Bass Monoculus

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cichla monoculus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Monoculus: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Peacock Bass Ocellaris

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cichla ocellaris

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Ocellaris: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Peacock Bass Orinocensis

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cichla orinocensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Orinocensis: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Peacock Bass Temensis

Synodontis multipunctatus · Cichla temensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePeacock Bass Temensis: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Aulonocara sp.

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePeacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Peacock Eel

Synodontis multipunctatus · Macrognathus siamensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePeacock Eel: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Peacock Gudgeon

Synodontis multipunctatus · Tateurndina ocellicauda

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePeacock Gudgeon: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Pearl Danio

Synodontis multipunctatus · Danio albolineatus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePearl Danio: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Pearl Eartheater

Synodontis multipunctatus · Geophagus brasiliensis

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressivePearl Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive