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Photo courtesy of Aqualand
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| Family: |
Mochokidae |
| Species: |
Synodontis multipunctata |
| Common Name: |
Cuckoo Synodontis |
| Size: |
10.8 inches (27.5cm)
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| Habitat: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. |
| Min Tank Size:
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At least 55 gallons for adult. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will readily accept sinking cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,frozen brine shrimp. |
| Behavior: |
Young are social to each other adults are solitary, Peaceful to most others.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 75°F to 82°F (24°-28° C) , pH range:
6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 15 - 35 |
| Care: |
Easy, hardy.
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| Communities: |
Good, can be kept fish with the same temperament. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all with consideration for size and requirements. |
| Fishbase note: |
Only fish known to practice brood parasitism: it manages to mix it eggs with those of mouthbrooding cichlids. Its larvae grow faster than those of the host and feed on them. |
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