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Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus )

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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

 

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updated: March 18, 2002