Skunk Brochis
Remarks: The skunk Brochis gets its name from the black band that starts at the snout and extends across the back all the way to the base of the caudal fin which gives it a pattern similar to that of a skunk. These endearing markings have caused this species to become rather popular within the hobby. Despite this popularity, it isn't commonly bred in captivity. This species is similar in appearance to H. grantiĀ with the main differences between the two being thatĀ H. granti has a shorter, more rounded snout and a overall smaller body size.
Ā The skunk Brochis was previously classified as Corydoras arcuatus,Ā but was reclassified as Brochis arcuatusĀ upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily.
Ā CorydoradinaeĀ are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.Ā 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.
Ā 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 CorydoradinaeĀ present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.
Ā CorydoradinaeĀ 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: The skunk Brochis gets its name from the black band that starts at the snout and extends across the back all the way to the base of the caudal fin which gives it a pattern similar to that of a skunk. These endearing markings have caused this species to become rather popular within the hobby. Despite this popularity, it isn't commonly bred in captivity. This species is similar in appearance to H. grantiĀ with the main differences between the two being thatĀ H. granti has a shorter, more rounded snout and a overall smaller body size.
Ā The skunk Brochis was previously classified as Corydoras arcuatus,Ā but was reclassified as Brochis arcuatusĀ upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily.
Ā CorydoradinaeĀ are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.Ā 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.
Ā 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 CorydoradinaeĀ present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.
Ā CorydoradinaeĀ 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.
