Banjo Catfish

BANJO CATFISH

Dysichthys coracoideus

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Amazon Basin

Adult Size: 5″ – 6″

Temperament: Peaceful / Nocturnal

Care Level: ⭐ Easy – Moderate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Carnivore / Micro-predator

Accepts: Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, small live foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Peaceful with similarly sized community fish. Avoid very small fish that may be eaten at night. Best kept in calm community aquariums with non-aggressive tankmates.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Temperature: 72–79°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

Unique leaf-shaped camouflage catfish that often buries itself in sand during the day.

📝 CARE NOTES

A nocturnal species that prefers soft sand or fine substrate for hiding. Provide dim lighting, driftwood, and quiet tankmates. Often remains motionless and blends into the substrate, becoming more active during feeding time or at night.

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