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<b>Common Names:</b> Synodontis Multipunctatus Catfish
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Synodontis multipunctatus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Mochokidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 7.5-9.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 75-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 10-20 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 15 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 5 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 50g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> The Synodontis Multipunctatus Catfish will use a pair of surrogate fish as parents to incubate their eggs. When a pair of mouth brooding Cichlids are in the process of dropping eggs, these catfish will dart in and devour the newly dropped eggs. During this time they will conveniently drop their own eggs, thereby confusing the Cichlid parents into believing they are their own. The Cichlid parents will then care for and incubate the eggs. The Catfish eggs will hatch before the eggs that the Cichlid parents were able to save, and the catfish fry then feed upon the Cichlid eggs.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with other syndontis species or similar sized cichlids.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Fine sandy bottom with large caves and crevices for hiding places. Very sensitive to nitrates, good water conditions are necessary. Prefers a current in the aquarium.<br>
<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Lake Tanganyika, Africa
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