{"product_id":"emerald-green-corydoras-brochis-splendens","title":"Emerald Green Corydoras | Brochis splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Emerald Green Corydoras is a chunkier, deep-bodied member of the cory family that flashes an iridescent metallic green over its flanks. One of the larger corydoras-type catfish at around 8 cm, it is peaceful, hardy and forms a bold, glittering shoal that patrols the bottom of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidespread across the upper Amazon basin in Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and Bolivia, where it lives over soft substrates in slow rivers, tributaries, ponds and flooded margins. The water is typically soft, warm and slow-moving with plenty of leaf litter and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, high-bodied catfish clad in armoured plates, coloured a plain bronze-grey that lights up with a brilliant emerald-to-blue-green sheen along the sides. It is stockier and deeper-bodied than the common corydoras, with an extra ray in the dorsal fin. Females grow noticeably larger and rounder than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and sociable. It is a shoaling fish that must be kept in a group of at least six to feel secure and behave naturally. An excellent, gentle companion for most community fish and a diligent, entertaining member of the bottom crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom-feeder. Provide sinking pellets and wafers as a staple, along with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, tubifex and brine shrimp. Ensure enough food reaches the bottom rather than being taken by faster mid-water fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a soft sandy substrate to protect its delicate barbels, gentle to moderate flow and clean, well-oxygenated water. Smooth sand is far better than sharp gravel. Like all corydoras it occasionally dashes to the surface to gulp air, which is normal behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA group-spawning egg-depositor. In the classic \"T-position\" the female collects sperm and carries a clutch of eggs in her pelvic fins before sticking them to plants, glass and décor. Cool, clean water changes often trigger spawning; eggs and fry are best reared separately from adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrochis splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerald Green Corydoras (Emerald Catfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Amazon basin, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (bottom-feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, danios, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and other corydoras. It appreciates being in a larger group of its own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and any fish big enough to bully or harass a bottom-dweller. Avoid sharp gravel that can damage its barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232799899939,"sku":"AA2056","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232799932707,"sku":"AA2056-M","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/emerald-green-corydoras-broc-43885546832163.webp?v=1790306096","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/emerald-green-corydoras-brochis-splendens","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}