Description
The Emerald Catfish is ideal for the community aquarium. Must be kept on a soft sand substrate and maintained in groups of 3 or more due to shoaling nature. Some shady planted areas should be provided. These catfish have the ability to breathe air intestinally, so a small gap should be left between the surface of the water and the cover slides in order for the fish to come up to the surface and take air in. It may do this numerous times per day. Brochis splendens may be distinguished from Corydoras species by the presence of more dorsal fin rays. However, it has fewer dorsal fin rays than the other two species of Brochis. May also be seen on sale as Green ‘Cory‘.
