BANJO CATFISH

🪕 Banjo Catfish – The Ultimate Master of Camouflage

The Banjo Catfish (Bunocephalus coracoideus) is a flat-bodied, nocturnal bottom-dweller known for its unique appearance, peaceful temperament, and unmatched ability to blend into its surroundings. Named for its banjo-shaped body, this South American native is a true oddball species that adds mystery and intrigue to any freshwater setup.

Banjo Catfish are easy to care for, extremely hardy, and a fantastic choice for aquarists looking for something unusual yet low-maintenance. They spend most of the day burrowed in soft substrate or tucked under driftwood, emerging at night to forage and explore.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Bunocephalus coracoideus

• Common Name: Banjo Catfish

• Adult Size: 4–6 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, shy, nocturnal

• Tank Size: 20+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 72–78°F | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft to moderately hard water

• Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, insect larvae

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Banjo Catfish thrive in:

• Soft, sandy substrates for burrowing

• Dimly lit tanks with plenty of hiding spaces like driftwood and leaf litter

• Low to moderate flow setups, ideally mimicking slow riverbeds

Compatible with:

• Tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, peaceful dwarf cichlids, shrimp (larger types), and other small community fish

• Avoid aggressive or overly active tankmates that may disturb them

Behavior:

• 🛏️ Nocturnal – hides during the day and becomes active at night

• 🪵 Excellent at camouflage – blends seamlessly into driftwood and substrate

• 🧼 Scavenger – helps clean up uneaten food from the tank floor

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Banjo Catfish is:

• ✅ Individually inspected for health and quality

• ✅ Acclimated to aquarium life and prepared foods

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A fascinating addition for oddity collectors, natural tanks, and peaceful aquascapes

📦 Bring home one of the most unique and stealthy freshwater fish in the hobby with the Banjo Catfish—a mellow scavenger that’s big on character but low on maintenance. Available now at RobsAquatics.com.