Species Profile
Banjo Catfish
Bunocephalus coracoideus
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
70–80°F
pH
6–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Looks like a fallen, partially decomposed leaf. Almost entirely nocturnal, buries under sand or wood by day. Wants sand substrate to bury into. Quiet community tankmate, easily forgotten but interesting to observe at night.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Banjo Catfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Banjo Catfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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