Sailfin Brochis (Brochis splendens)

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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 Videos 11 External links

Alternative names

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

Synonyms

Corydoras splendens, Brochis coeruleus, Brochis dipterus, Callichthys splendens, Callichthys taiosh, Chaenothorax bicarinatus, Chaenothorax eigenmanni, Corydoras semiscutatus

Sexing

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

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.

Diet

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

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

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

Behaviour

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

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.

Pictures

Emerald Catfish

Emerald Catfish

Videos

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aquatic Hobbyist
• Pet Education
• Mongabay
• Wikipedia
• Aquaworld profile
• Planet Catfish - Catfish of the Month
• Scot Cat