Bunocephalus knerii

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Kner's Banjo Catfish
Kner's Banjo Catfish
Species Bunocephalus knerii
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 5.118 in

10-13 cm (3.9-5.1")

pH 5.8 - 7.0
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
20 -25 °C (68-77°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

Kner's Banjo Catfish, Ecuador Banjo Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Dysichthys knerii

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Should not be kept with smaller fish.

[edit] Diet

Anything that passes in front of him. Prefers worms (bloodworms, tubifex worms, earth worms. He will junp out of the gravel to catch a worm, then go back under the gravel and eat it !

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

A mostly bottom-dwelling catfish.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

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