Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Banjo Catfish

Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus )

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 4-5" (10-12.5 cm) Temp: 76-80 F (24-26 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Planted tank, hiding places a must. loves to burrow in sand.
Diet:	Small invertebrates, Shrimp and other sinking pellets taken also. Anything that lands on them. Will crunch on smaller snails and shrimp.
Breeding:	Breed in pairs, female much plumper. No care of eggs or fry.
Sociability:	Doesn't care, will eat much smaller tankmates.
Related Spec:	(Bunocephalus verrucosus) Craggy-Headed Banjo Cat
Special Info:	If you have sand you will rarely see this fish as it is completely nocturnal. More info-- Sand Substrates