Brochis
splendens (Castelnau, 1855)
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Relevant Information: |
Brochis splendens has a
12 dorsal ray count compared to B. britskii (15) and
B. multiradiatus (17) and it has a far shorter snout
than B. multiradiatus and does not posses the head shield
of B.britskii. Aquarium Care: Keeping
Brochis splendens in the aquarium does not present too
much of a problem as long as you provide good water conditions
and a few good hiding places to make them feel more secure in
their surroundings. You are also better keeping at least 6 of
this species as they are never very happy kept as individuals.
A planted tank can also enhance their well being. Diet:
The usual fare for adult Corydoras, a good quality flake food,
tablet food, frozen bloodworm, grindal worm and whiteworm used
sparingly. |
Common Name:
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Emerald Catfish |
Synonyms: |
Brochis coeruleus, Brochis dipterus,
Callichthys splendens, Chaenothorax bicarinatus, Chaenothorax
semiscutatus. |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil:
Rio Tocantins, Peru: Upper Amazon near Iquitos, Rio Ambyiacu,
Rio Orosa. Ecuador: Rio Napo. Type locality:
Rio Tocantins, Brazil. |
Size: |
8cm (3¼ins) |
Temp: |
22-27°C (72-81°F) |
p.H. |
6.5-7.0. |
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