Emerald Cory

Brochis splendens

Adults commonly show a metallic green sheen and a long dorsal-fin base. Mottled, high-finned juveniles look different.

Natural habitat: Often gathers in smaller tributaries and still waters such as backwaters, oxbow lakes and marginal lakes.

Do not apply dwarf-cory space assumptions to an adult group.

Appearance and identification

Dorsal-fin structure and ray counts separate it from relatives such as multiradiata.

A 120 × 45 cm base.

Provide cover and preserve swimming and foraging space on clean substrate.

Provide appropriately sized sinking foods and a varied diet.

Keep at least 6–8 in a 120 × 45 cm base.

Avoid predators and aggressive feeding competitors.

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