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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 & Snakehead Fighter

Synodontis multipunctatus · Betta channoides

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Snowball Shrimp

Synodontis multipunctatus · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Chindongo socolofi

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Sorong Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia fredericki

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Sparkling Gourami

Synodontis multipunctatus · Trichopsis pumila

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Spot Pangasius

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pangasius larnaudii

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSpot Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Tanganicodus irsacae

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Spotted Gar

Synodontis multipunctatus · Lepisosteus oculatus

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Spotted Headstander

Synodontis multipunctatus · Chilodus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Synodontis multipunctatus · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Spotted Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Glossolepis maculosus

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Not Recommended
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Apistogramma steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Sterba's Corydoras

Synodontis multipunctatus · Corydoras sterbai

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Striped Raphael Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Platydoras armatulus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Stripefin Eartheater

Synodontis multipunctatus · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Sturgeon Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Platystomatichthys sturio

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

Cuckoo Catfish & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Synodontis multipunctatus · Otopharynx lithobates

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Sumo Loach

Synodontis multipunctatus · Schistura balteata

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSumo Loach: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Sunset Hap

Synodontis multipunctatus · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Xiphophorus variatus

Possible with Caution
Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Swordtail

Synodontis multipunctatus · Xiphophorus hellerii

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