Family: Mochokidae
Synodontis multipunctatus — a Mochokidae from Africa. Reaches 20.2–29.7 cm; keep at 24–27 °C.
Synodontis multipunctatus, a member of the family Mochokidae, comes from Africa, where it inhabits rocky lakeshores and rivers with crevices. Mostly peaceful; some grow large and omnivore; sinking foods with vegetable matter, it grows to 20.2–29.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–27 °C range. Other Synodontis species in our database include Synodontis nigriventris, Synodontis petricola.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some grow large; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 24–27 °C and keep it stable — 24–27 °C curated husbandry range. Stable warm range.
Expect 20.2–29.7 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; sinking foods with vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some grow large; singles, pairs or small groups. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Comes from Africa: rocky lakeshores and rivers with crevices. Expect moderate current and high oxygen appreciated.
In the aquarium: egg-depositing; some are brood parasites of cichlids. Females fuller when mature.