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Giant Brochis
Brochis britskii
A large-bodied brochis with a long dorsal base and 15–18 dorsal rays.
- Adult length
- Up to 9 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 20–26 °C
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- pH
- 6–7
- Hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits smaller tributaries and still waters of the upper Paraguay system, including backwaters, oxbows and marginal lakes.
Floor and movement space
Plan a 120.0 × 45.0 cm base for the adult group.
Diet and feeding
Provide varied sinking foods and suitably sized live or frozen food; do not rely on leftovers.
Same-species behaviour
Keep 6–8.
Sources
www.seriouslyfish.com ↗ 2026-10-22