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Bi-coloured banjo
Photo © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Bi-coloured banjo |
| Scientific name: | Bunocephalus amaurus |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 5" (12.5cm) |
| Origin: | South America |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank, preferably with sand substrate and bogwood/rocks for refuges. |
| Compatibility: | Peaceful, community |
| Temperature: | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft, slightly acidic to around neutral ideally, but 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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