Hog-Nosed Brochis (Brochis multiradiatus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Hog-Nosed Brochis, Hognosed Brochis, Hognose Brochis, Long-Finned Brochis

Synonyms

Chaenothorax multiradiatus

Sexing

Males tend to have pointier pectoral and dorsal fins. Females are usually 'fatter'.

Tank compatibility

Peaceful and suitable for community tanks with peaceful fish of similar size. Best kept in shoals of 6 or more.

Diet

Will eat sinking live and frozen foods as well as catfish tablets or pellets.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious tank with hiding places and a large footprint, they also prefer a tank with at least 18" height, so tall tanks are ideal.

Behaviour

Brochis and Corydoras species are shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 3-4 or more.

Identification

Looks similar to Corydoras species. Usually has more rays (15-28) on it's dorsal and a longer snout then a Cory. Colour may be dull grey, blueish, or metallic green. Adults have clear fins.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish
• Fish Profiles
• Scotcat