{"product_id":"spotted-brochis","title":"Spotted Brochis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpotted Brochis are an attractive catfish from Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. They have black foreheads and a black spot on their shoulder that moves into the front of the dorsal fin. They are covered by many black spots throughout the body and tail giving them a very elegant look. Due to their resemblance, it can be very difficult to identify this species visually. The spotted Brochis \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras agassizii, \u003c\/em\u003ebut was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eBrochis agassizii\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":52519759839448,"sku":"ura1790046966330","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519759872216,"sku":"vbz1790046966331","price":30.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/spotted-brochis_1.jpg?v=1790046975","url":"https:\/\/mochapotset.shop\/products\/spotted-brochis","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}