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Bethan's Cory
Brochis bethanae
A pointed elongated snout, eye mask and arched upper-body stripe are conspicuous; the stripe extends into the lower tail lobe, unlike metae’s band ending at the fin base.
- Adult length
- Up to 5.8 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Natural habitat
- Its native waters are in Peru.
Appearance and identification
Formerly traded as CW006 and Narcissus II; this is not narcissus.
Aquarium environment
Leave smooth clean foraging substrate and open space.
Diet and feeding
Provide suitably sized sinking food; do not rely on leftovers.
Same-species behaviour
Keep in a group.
Compatibility limits
Avoid predatory or aggressive feeding companions.