Spotted Cory

Brochis ambiacus

Irregular brown spots cover a pale body; historical descriptions show dark anterior dorsal pigment extending around the fin base, with dark tail bands.

Adult length: Up to 6.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 21–27 °C
pH: 6–8
Hardness: 2–12 dGH

Provide sinking food, smooth substrate and group space. Missing floor dimensions cannot be calculated from the reported65mm maximum standard length.

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Appearance and identification

Trade names agassizii and ambiacus are frequently confused. A dorsal spot alone is insufficient; incomplete collection and identification history keeps this candidate under identity review.

Floor and movement space

Floor guidance is unknown; do not infer it from body size or another species.

Aquarium environment

Leave smooth clean foraging substrate and open space.

Diet and feeding

Provide suitably sized sinking food; leftovers are insufficient.

Same-species behaviour

Plan conspecific groups together with available space; a single minimum count remains unverified.

Compatibility limits

Overlapping temperatures do not prove compatibility; avoid predatory or aggressive feeding companions.

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