Species Profile
Cuckoo Synodontis
Synodontis multipunctatus
Catfishsemi-aggressive
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
75–81°F
pH
7.8–9
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, live
Notes
The original cuckoo catfish, spotted Tanganyikan that lays its eggs in mouthbrooding cichlid broods; the catfish fry hatch first and eat the cichlid babies. Works as a striking community catfish with Lake Tanganyikan cichlids.
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