Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Craggy Headed Banjo Catfish

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Craggy-Headed Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus verrucosus)

Synonyms:	...	Links to sites with Pics: ScotCat.com
Stats:	Adult Size: 3" (7.5 cm) Temp: 76-80 F (24-26 C) Tank: 24 " (60 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 coracoideus) Banjo Cat
Special Info:	If you have sand you will rarely see this fish as it is completely nocturnal. More info-- Sand Substrates