Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen bloodworms, tubifex, sinking pellets, earthworms
Aquarium species profile
Banjo Catfish
Bunocephalus coracoideus · South America (Amazon and Orinoco basins)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–82°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Community fish of all types; excellent bottom dweller
Tank mates to avoid
Very aggressive fish, large predators
Care notes
Shaped exactly like a banjo — flat, leaf-like body with long narrow tail. Master of camouflage; looks like a dead leaf. Strictly nocturnal and reclusive. Provide sandy substrate and leaf litter for hiding. Completely harmless and peaceful.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.