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Photo of: Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus)
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Scientific Name(s): Synodontis multipunctatus
Common Name(s): Cuckoo Catfish
Family: Mochokidae
Species Type: African Catfish
Maximum Size: 6 inches
Life Span: 15 years
Natural Habitat: East African Lake Tanganyika
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Tank Region: Bottom
Possible Tank Mates: This fish does well with African Cichlids from any lake.
Description: A very attractively patterned catfish which makes an ideal and interesting addition to a Rift Lake setup of Malawi or Tanganyika cichlids. They are often more active in the daytime than many other Synodontis, especially if a small group is kept. This fish is named for the method it uses to breed. The Cuckoo catfish will lay eggs among the eggs of african cichlid mouthbrooders. Be careful because these eggs will hatch before the cichlid eggs and consume them!
Temperature Range 70°F - 82°F
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African Catfish
