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Description
Emerald Catfish Brochis SplendensBrochis splendens (Emerald Brochis Catfish) Peaceful, larger cory type catfish for established community aquariums Quick Facts Size: up to ~910 cm Tank size: 60L+ minimum, larger preferred Difficulty: EasyModerate Temperament: Peaceful Best kept: Groups (35+) Plant safe: Yes Is this for you? Good if: You want a peaceful bottom dweller with more presence than a small Corydoras You have an established aquarium with open floor space You keep peaceful
Brochis splendens (Emerald Brochis Catfish)
Peaceful, larger cory-type catfish for established community aquariums
Quick Facts
- Size: up to ~9–10 cm
- Tank size: 60L+ minimum, larger preferred
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy–Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best kept: Groups (3–5+)
- Plant safe: Yes
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want a peaceful bottom-dweller with more presence than a small Corydoras
- You have an established aquarium with open floor space
- You keep peaceful community fish
- You are happy to keep them in a small group
❌ Avoid if:
- You have a nano tank
- You want a “clean-up crew” fish that survives on scraps
- You keep aggressive or highly competitive feeders
- You only want to keep one
Why this fish?
Brochis splendens is a peaceful, active catfish often chosen by hobbyists who want the charm of Corydoras, but in a larger and more substantial fish.
It is well known for its metallic green sheen, steady bottom activity, and community-friendly nature. Unlike larger plecs, it stays plant-safe and will not bulldoze the aquascape.
Common mistakes
- Buying them for small tanks because they look like “just another cory”
- Assuming they can live on leftovers alone
- Keeping them singly instead of in a group
- Using sharp gravel that can wear down barbels
- Overcrowding the bottom of the aquarium
Care made simple
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: ~5.8–8.0
- Diet: Sinking pellets, granules, wafers, frozen foods
- Group size: 3–5+ recommended
- Substrate: Soft sand or smooth substrate preferred
- Water: Clean, stable, good-quality water
Pair with
- Sinking catfish pellets or wafers
- Fine sand substrate
- Driftwood and shaded resting areas
- Peaceful mid-water community fish
Brochis splendens is often bought by people expecting a small cory-style fish, but it needs more room, more deliberate feeding, and a better bottom layout than most beginners expect.
FAQ
Is Brochis splendens the same as Corydoras?
Not exactly. They are closely related and similar in behaviour, but Brochis splendens grows larger and generally needs more space.
Can they live in a nano tank?
No. They are not a nano species and are better suited to larger community aquariums with more floor space.
Do they clean the tank?
No. They will pick through the substrate, but they still need proper feeding and should not be treated as a maintenance tool.
Do they need to be kept in groups?
Yes. They are social fish and do best in groups of at least 3, with larger groups often working even better.
What do they eat?
They readily accept prepared foods that reach the bottom, including tablets, granules, wafers, and also frozen foods.
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