Can Angelfish and Cuckoo Synodontis live together?

Angelfish and Cuckoo Synodontis are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Angelfish vs Cuckoo Synodontis

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Cuckoo Synodontis

Synodontis multipunctatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

6″

Adult size

5″

55gal

Min tank

55gal

76–84°F

Temperature

75–81°F

6–7.5

7.8–9

semi-aggressive

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnAngelfish prefers pH 6–7.5, Cuckoo Synodontis prefers 7.8–9 — water chemistry mismatch.

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