Synodontis Multipunctatus
Synodontis multipunctatus
Family: Mochokidae • Origin: Various
Synodontis Multipunctatus (Synodontis multipunctatus) is a peaceful catfish reaching 6 inches. Keep in groups of 3+. Minimum tank: 40 gallons.
Min Tank
40 gal
Max Size
6"
Temperature
75-82°F
pH
7.5-8.5
Lifespan
7 years
School Size
3+
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 6"
- • Temp: 75-82°F
- • pH: 7.5-8.5
- • Keep 3+ together
- • peaceful temperament
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet for Mochokidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical peaceful Mochokidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 40 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 60 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Minimum School Size
- 3+ fish
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 75–82°F
- pH Range
- 7.5–8.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 1/5
- Schooling
- Yes
- Territorial
- No
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical peaceful Mochokidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 7 years
Ideal For
40 gallon
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