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Brochis splendens
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| Sailfin Brochis | |
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| Sailfin Brochis | |
| Species | Brochis splendens |
| Family | Callichthyidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.8 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
10-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Common Brochis, Emerald Catfish, Emerald Aeneus Cories, Emerald Green Cories, Emerald Green Cory, Sailfin Brochis
[edit] Synonyms
- Corydoras splendens, Brochis coeruleus, Brochis dipterus, Callichthys splendens, Callichthys taiosh, Chaenothorax bicarinatus, Chaenothorax eigenmanni, Corydoras semiscutatus
[edit] Sexing
- Female is larger and has large pelvic fins. Difficult to breed in captivity.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- They do well with Corydoras and are often seen shoaling with them. Is a good community fish that thrives well with peaceful tank mates. To avoid stress, 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. The main difference between this and Corydoras species is it's size and how wide the dorsal fin is. Corydoras species usually have 6-8 rays on the dorsal while B. splendens has 10-12 rays.
[edit] Pictures
 Emerald Catfish |
 Emerald Catfish |
[edit] Videos
