Emerald Green Brochis
Remarks: Emerald green Brochis are fairly robust and grow rather large. As they grow, they change from a mottled juvenile pattern to a shimmering green-bronze color. They look very similar to the hog nose Brochis (Brochis multiradiatus) with the main difference between the two being that the hog nose Brochis has a longer snout. It was previously classified as πΆπππ¦πππππ π ππππππππ , but was reclassified as π΅πππβππ π ππππππππ upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily.
Β CorydoradinaeΒ are peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.Β They feed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health. Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.
Β While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of Corydoradinae different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of Corydoradinae present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.
Β CorydoradinaeΒ are often looked at as "scavengers," but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.
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Remarks: Emerald green Brochis are fairly robust and grow rather large. As they grow, they change from a mottled juvenile pattern to a shimmering green-bronze color. They look very similar to the hog nose Brochis (Brochis multiradiatus) with the main difference between the two being that the hog nose Brochis has a longer snout. It was previously classified as πΆπππ¦πππππ π ππππππππ , but was reclassified as π΅πππβππ π ππππππππ upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily.
Β CorydoradinaeΒ are peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.Β They feed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health. Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.
Β While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of Corydoradinae different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of Corydoradinae present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.
Β CorydoradinaeΒ are often looked at as "scavengers," but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.
