Bi-coloured banjo

Common name Bi-coloured banjo Picture of Banjo catfish
© Sean Evans

Scientific name Bunocephalus amaurus

Synonyms

Size Up to 5" (12.5cm)

Origin S. America

Tank setup Planted tank, preferably with sand substrate and bogwood/rocks for refuges.

Compatibility Peaceful, community

Temperature 22-26^oC (72-79^oF)

Water chemistry Not critical as long as quality is good

Feeding Primarily an insectivore in the wild, but will take flake, pellet and frozen/live foods

Sexing Unknown

Breeding Unknown

Comments A shy, nocturnal fish which tends to remain hidden during the day, often buried in the substrate. A soft substrate and/or bogwood refuges should therefore be provided. This fish may "play dead" if disturbed.
Several species of Banjo catfish are imported, some of which are difficult to distinguish.

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Common name	Bi-coloured banjo	`© Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Bunocephalus amaurus
Synonyms
Size	Up to 5" (12.5cm)
Origin	S. America
Tank setup	Planted tank, preferably with sand substrate and bogwood/rocks for refuges.
Compatibility	Peaceful, community
Temperature	22-26^oC (72-79^oF)
Water chemistry	Not critical as long as quality is good
Feeding	Primarily an insectivore in the wild, but will take flake, pellet and frozen/live foods
Sexing	Unknown
Breeding	Unknown
Comments	A shy, nocturnal fish which tends to remain hidden during the day, often buried in the substrate. A soft substrate and/or bogwood refuges should therefore be provided. This fish may "play dead" if disturbed. Several species of Banjo catfish are imported, some of which are difficult to distinguish.