Brochis ornata

A larger cory that needs a group, fine sand, shelter and oxygenation.

Adult length

Up to 7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–26 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–7.2

Hardness

2–15 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to the lower Tapajós drainage in Brazil.