{"product_id":"reticulated-brochis","title":"Reticulated Brochis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReticulated Brochis are silver \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with dark striations covering their body and a very contrasted flag tail pattern. They are found primarily in Peru but they are also known to occur in Brazil. This species is known by several common names, including the mosaic Brochis and the network Brochis. Reticulated Brochis are distinguished from the similar looking \u003cem\u003eB. sodalis\u003c\/em\u003e by the dark spot on their dorsal fin. Many have found this species to be rather hardy in captivity, preferring more neutral conditions compared to most of their relatives, so it can be a great beginner \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The reticulated Brochis was previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras reticulatus, \u003c\/em\u003ebut was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eBrochis reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e subfamily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are 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;\"\u003e Gravel 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"(3 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519773929688,"sku":"oby1790047120514","price":18.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519773962456,"sku":"hhw1790047120515","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/reticulated-brochis_1.jpg?v=1790047152","url":"https:\/\/mochapotset.shop\/products\/reticulated-brochis","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}