Banjo Catfish (Two Colour)

(Bunocephalus sp.) 🌎 Origin

Native to slow-moving streams and river margins of South America, often found among leaf litter and sandy substrates. 📏 Adult Size

10–15cm ⏳ Lifespan

5–8 years with proper care. 🧠 Temperament

Extremely peaceful and very secretive.
A true ambush predator that spends most of its time buried in sand or resting motionless.

✔ Ideal for calm community aquariums
✔ Safe with peaceful tank mates
⚠ May eat very small fish or shrimp if they fit in the mouth

They are masters of camouflage and may “disappear" into the substrate for days at a time. 🏡 Tank Requirements

Minimum Tank Size: 80–100L

Temperature: 23–28°C

pH: 6.0–7.5

Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Flow: Low to moderate

They thrive in:
• Fine sand substrate (essential for natural behaviour)
• Leaf litter and driftwood
• Dim lighting
• Plenty of hiding spots

Stable, clean water is important as they dislike sudden parameter swings. 🍽 Diet

Carnivorous micro-predator.

Feed:

Sinking carnivore pellets

Frozen bloodworms

Brine shrimp

Blackworms

They feed mostly at night, so ensure food reaches the bottom. 🐠 Tank Mates

Suitable with:

Small to medium peaceful community fish

Tetras

Rasboras

Corydoras

Avoid:

Aggressive fish

Very tiny nano fish or shrimp ⭐ Why Choose a Two-Colour Banjo Catfish?

Unique flat “banjo-shaped" body

Incredible camouflage colouring

Low aggression

Fascinating natural behaviour

A fantastic addition for aquarists wanting something different and behaviourally interesting in a peaceful setup.