Banded Banjo Catfish Care Guide
Platystacus cotylephorus
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Bioload Score
4400
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 11.8"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 110L (29 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivore; prefers a varied diet including live, frozen, and pellet foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with larger fish due to its size, avoiding small species that could be prey.
Good to Know
Banded Banjo Catfish are known for their unique, banjo-like shape and nocturnal habits.
Gender Differences
Males and females are similar in appearance.
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