Cuckoo Catfish Care Guide
Synodontis multipunctatus
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivores that enjoy a variety of foods including pellets, frozen, and live foods.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with larger African cichlids, avoiding small fish that could be seen as prey.
Good to Know
Cuckoo Catfish are known for their unique breeding method, laying eggs in the nests of mouthbrooding cichlids.
Gender Differences
Females are usually larger than males.
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