Popular Freshwater Fish!

Uncle Bill's Pet Centers carries a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, and selection may vary by store location. Here are some of the most popular freshwater fish Uncle Bill's offers - but it is not a complete listing of all the fish we have available at any given time. This list as well as our in-store availability fluctuates and is updated regularly. Please note this information on each fish's page is for your reference only, and any advice acquired from these listings is to be used at your own discretion.

Banjo Catfish

Facts and Information

banjo catfish

This fish prefers to partially bury itself in the river silt among fallen leaves for camouflage. There are many "banjo" type cats of the Bunocephalus genus from the Amazon region, but this one is usually seen in the hobby. Found in the western region of the Amazon as it courses though Ecuador.