Brochis splendens

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Sailfin Brochis
Sailfin Brochis
Species	Brochis splendens
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L)
Size	12.7 cm 3-5 " (7.6-12.7cm)
pH	5.8 - 8.0
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	6-15
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	10-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Common Brochis, Emerald Catfish, Emerald Aeneus Cories, Emerald Green Cories, Sailfin Brochis

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Corydoras splendens

[edit] Sexing

Female is larger and has large pelvic fins. Difficult to breed in captivity.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful and a good community fish with other peaceful tankmates. Keep this fish in groups of 3 or more.

[edit] Diet

Will take most foods, must be sinking as this fish will eat off the substrate. Will take flake, pellets, frozen and live foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Soft rounded substrate or sand, planted aquarium is preferred with hiding places.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful bottom-dwelling fish that prefers to be in groups.

[edit] Identification

Looks like an over-sized Bronze Cory with rich emerald green flanks.

[edit] Pictures

Emerald Catfish

Emerald Catfish

[edit] Videos

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• The Emerald Cat
• The Emerald catfish
• Brochis_splendens
• Wikipedia on Brochis splendens
• Aquaworld profile
• Planet Catfish - Catfish of the Month
• Scot Cat