{"product_id":"cuckoo-catfish-synodontis-multipunctata-tank-bred","title":"Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis multipunctata), Tank-Bred","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cuckoo Catfish is a very popular \u003cem\u003eSynodontis \u003c\/em\u003especies that is beautifully marked, stays a manageable size, and is perfect for a variety of medium to large-size fish tanks, including Lake Tanganyika biotopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Cuckoo Catfish (\u003ci\u003eSynodontis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e multipunctata\u003c\/i\u003e) is a very popular, medium-sized catfish species that boasts lovely coloration. It has very attractive dark brown, tan, and cream colored spotting. This catfish is also known for its tendency to sometimes swim upside-down as well as its ability to squeak or croak when removed from the water. It is often very active, especially for a catfish, and it is compatible with a wide variety of fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Cuckoo Catfish is primarily nocturnal, but will often become active during daytime hours once established in an aquarium with plenty of driftwood, rockwork, and other hiding places. The Cuckoo Catfish is generally peaceful and is compatible with most fish that are too large to be considered prey. It feeds on invertebrates in the wild, so it should not be kept with ornamental invertebrates in the aquarium. It will not bother plants. It is a small predator that produces a fair amount of waste and it is sensitive to declining water quality, so regular water changes and maintenance are a must. While it can do well when kept singly, it is much better kept in at least small groups of its own kind since it is gregarious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Cuckoo Catfish is an unfussy eater that will accept most meaty live, frozen, and dry foods. It should also have regular vegetable matter. A varied diet is essential for optimal health and coloration.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery colorful, peaceful, and hardy scavengar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttains a very manageable adult size\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not bother ornamental plants\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique appearance as well as plenty of personality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many peaceful and aggressive fish species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e:  75° - 82° F (24° - 28° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e:  7.5 - 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e:  15 - 35 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/span\u003e: 55+ gallons is necessary for a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e:  Omnivorous. Will accept most live, frozen, and meaty foods of appropriate size. Some vegetable matter is also necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/span\u003e:  Somewhat social and more active in groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrigin:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to Lake Tanganyika, Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage adult size:  6 inches (15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/span\u003e:  1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":49069599981721,"sku":"vuu1790042489934","price":14.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3","offer_id":49069600014489,"sku":"ikd1790042489935","price":32.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6","offer_id":49069600047257,"sku":"njw1790042489936","price":76.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/cuckoo-catfish-synodontis-multipunctata-tank-bred_1.png?v=1790042494","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/cuckoo-catfish-synodontis-multipunctata-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}