Brochis Splendens at Wirral Aquatics
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Brochis Splendens at Wirral Aquatics

Brochis Splendens

Wirral Aquatics
amount: single
Price:
£14.95
Stock:
Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at Wirral Aquatics Ltd

Description

Emerald catfish, sold as Brochis splendens, hail from the upper Amazon in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and western Brazil. Growing up to 8cm in length, these peaceful freshwater fish are best identified by their iridescent metallic green to blue-green bodies. They are taller bodied than a typical cory, and females grow larger and rounder than males.

Brochis are best kept in groups of six or more to help them feel secure and promote natural behaviour.

Brochis thrive over soft sand and appreciate plants for cover.

At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Brochis EBO Pro Soft Mussel and Insect meal. They also enjoy live foods including bloodworm, tubifex and blackworm.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–8
Hardness
36–268 ppm
Adult size
80 mm
Min. tank
162 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Brochis Splendens tankmate overlap
Cardinal tetra
Cardinal tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 14 29
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
23–29 °CpH 3.5–7.518–215 ppm
Blood Red Colisa Gourami
Blood Red Colisa Gourami
Out of stock
Temp °C 14 29
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
22–27 °CpH 6–7.536–321 ppm
24k Gold Guppy
24k Gold Guppy
Out of stock
Temp °C 14 29
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
17–28 °CpH 7–8.5143–536 ppm
Candy Cane tetras
Candy Cane tetras
Out of stock
Temp °C 14 29
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
23–28 °CpH 6–7.554–321 ppm
Gold white cloud mountain minnows
Gold white cloud mountain minnows
Out of stock
Temp °C 14 29
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
14–22 °CpH 6–8.590–357 ppm
Harlequin rasbora
Harlequin rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 14 29
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 18 300
21–28 °CpH 5–7.518–215 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

If livestock are appearing out of stock on our website, it does not necessarily mean that they are not available in store. If there is something that you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss what is possible.

If you would like to view footage of the particular fish that you are looking to purchase, please contact us and we will send footage as per your request.