{"product_id":"hog-nose-brochis","title":"Hog Nose Brochis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eHog nose Brochis have had a lot of changes in regards to taxonomy over the years. When they were first described in 1960, they were classified as \u003cem\u003eChaenothorax multiradiatus\u003c\/em\u003e, but were subsequently reclassified as \u003cem\u003eBrochis multiradiatus\u003c\/em\u003e. Then, in 2003, \u003cem\u003eBrochis\u003c\/em\u003e was considered synonymous with \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e so once again the fish was reclassified, this time as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras multiradiatus\u003c\/em\u003e. Finally, they were reclassified back to \u003cem\u003eBrochis multiradiatus\u003c\/em\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  As they grow, hog nose Brochis change from a tan and black spotted juvenile pattern to a shimmering green-bronze color. They look very similar to the emerald green Brochis (\u003cem\u003eBrochis splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) with the main difference between the two being that the hog nose Brochis has a longer snout and more dorsal fin rays. They are one of the largest species of \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e so they look excellent in a large tank with big cichlids such as \u003cem\u003eGeophagus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHeros\u003c\/em\u003e, and other South Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e  Corydoradinae \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eare small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare often looked at as \"scavengers,\" but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"(3 Pack) 3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519795196120,"sku":"jtf1790047331874","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519795228888,"sku":"gqw1790047331875","price":113.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/hog-nose-brochis_1.jpg?v=1790047340","url":"https:\/\/mochapotset.shop\/products\/hog-nose-brochis","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}