Bunocephalichthys verrucosus

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Craggy-Headed Banjo Catfish
Craggy-Headed Banjo Catfish
Species Bunocephalichthys verrucosus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 75.708 liters
75,708.236 mL

20 US Gallons (75.7L)

Size 10.16 cm

3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)

pH 6.8 - 7.5
Temp. 294.15 K
69.8 °F
529.47 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
21 -26 °C (69.8-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

8-15

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Craggy-Headed Banjo Catfish, Bark Catfish, Craggy Banjo Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Agmus lyriformis, Agmus scabriceps, Aspredo gronovii, Bunocephalicthys verrucosus scabriceps, Platystacus verrucosus, Silurus verrucosus

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Bunocephalichthys verrucosus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Craggy-Headed Banjo Catfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Aspredinidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 4 in (10.16 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 6.8  +
Minimum temperature 294.15 K (21 °C, 69.8 °F, 529.47 °R)  +
Scientific name Bunocephalichthys verrucosus
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