All Fishes CALLICHTHYIDAECorydoradinae ⇒ The genus Brochis(sc2)

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SpeciesThere are 7 "species" in our database. Brochis (sub-clade 2) reticulata is the most commonly kept (k: 1). Brochis (sub-clade 2) pantanalensis has the most images (i: 17).
Keepers1 species (14%) are being kept by registered keepers
Pronunciationbro kiss sub clade three
FeedingWill readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.
CompatibilityA peaceful, shoaling, community fish.
FurnitureIdeally substrate should be sand, but rounded gravel is an imperfect alternative. Avoid keeping over rough edged (chipped) gravel, this will increase this risk of damage the fishes barbels when it tries to dig. Substrate should be bordered with driftwood and aquatic plants leaving an open area for them to search for food and swim. The shade provided by overhanging rock work, arching bogwood, tall or floating plants are all that is required to settle these fishes.
SexingFemales grow larger and are more full-bodied, this is best observed from above the fish. Males will typically have more pointed as opposed to more rounded fin tips as they mature.
SizeSmallest 49 mm, largest 69 mm, average 60mm, most commonly 69mm. All SL.
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