Banjo Catfish Care Guide
Bunocephalus coracoideus
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Bioload Score
3000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 20–27°C (68–80°F)
- pH Range
- 5.8 – 7.8
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, and enjoys live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
A very peaceful fish, compatible with anything that won't eat it.
Good to Know
The Banjo catfish is extremely sedentary. To feed it, provide food with the lights off so that it has a chance to eat.
Gender Differences
Difficult to tell.
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