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Cuckoo Catfish - (Synodontis Multipunctatus)

Cuckoo Catfish - (Synodontis Multipunctatus)

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Cuckoo Catfish - (Synodontis Multipunctatus)
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🐟 Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus)

Known for its fascinating brood parasitic behavior, the Cuckoo Catfish is a unique and intriguing species native to African lakes. This peaceful bottom-dweller is popular among aquarium enthusiasts interested in interesting fish behaviors.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Cuckoo Catfish
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Synodontis multipunctatus
  • 🧬 Family: Mochokidae (Upside-down Catfish)
  • 🌎 Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 20 cm (8 inches)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • 🕊️ Generally peaceful and social
  • 🤝 Often kept in groups
  • 🐠 Bottom-dweller, active mostly at night
  • 🐣 Known for brood parasitism—lays eggs in nests of mouthbrooding cichlids

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons or larger
  • 🪨 Provide rocks, caves, and hiding places
  • 🏖️ Sand or fine gravel substrate to protect barbels
  • 💨 Moderate water flow with good filtration

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 74–79°F (23–26°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 7.5–8.5 (alkaline)
  • 💧 Hard water preferred

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Cuckoo Catfish
🧬 Scientific Name Synodontis multipunctatus
🌍 Origin Lake Tanganyika, Africa
📏 Max Size Up to 20 cm (8 inches)
🕊️ Temperament Peaceful, social
🛁 Tank Size 40 gallons or more
⚗️ pH Range 7.5–8.5 (alkaline)
🌡️ Temperature 74–79°F (23–26°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous, including sinking pellets, frozen/live foods
🐠 Ideal For African cichlid tanks, peaceful community setups

📝 Snippet

The Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus) is a fascinating, peaceful bottom-dweller known for its brood parasitic behavior in Lake Tanganyika. It thrives in well-structured tanks with alkaline water and is best kept in groups.

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