Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Banjo Catfish, Bunocephalus coracoideus

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Family:	Aspredinidae
Species:	Bunocephalus coracoideus
Common Name:	Banjo Catfish
Size:	Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon River basin.
Diet:	Omnivorous
Behavior:	Reclusive, Nocturnal.
Water:	Temperature 75 to 82ºF (24 to 28ºC), pH range: 6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19
Care:	Intermediate to difficult.
Communities:	Be careful not to house these catfish with other species that regularly disturb substrates, such as earth eater cichlids.
Suitability:	For the seasoned aquarist.