Banjo Catfish tank mates
Bunocephalus coracoideus
5 rated pairings from the Banjo Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Banjo Catfish needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar peaceful bottom-dwelling habits and compatible water parameters; both are nocturnal and non-aggressive
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water swimmers that won't compete for bottom space or disturb the banjo catfish
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with identical water temperature and pH requirements; occupy different tank zones
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that occupy different ecological niches and won't threaten or be threatened by the banjo catfish
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.