Description
Key Characteristics
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- Size: Grows to a maximum length of roughly 5.8 cm (2.3 inches).
- Appearance: Visually similar to Brochis pantanalensis, but slightly smaller and uniquely distinguished by a “flag” coloration pattern on its tail fin.
- Sexual Dimorphism: Females are rounder and broader. During the breeding season, dominant males develop intensified colors and slightly red-tinted bellies.
- Behavior: Exceptionally peaceful, active bottom-dwellers that thrive when kept in groups of 6 or more individuals.
Aquarium Care Parameters
To replicate their natural Amazonian floodplains, you can reference the optimal care guidelines detailed on
- Temperature: 22°C to 26°C (72°F to 79°F)
- pH Range: 6.0 to 7.2
- Water Hardness: 2 to 15 °dH
- Diet: Omnivorous. Readily accepts high-quality sinking pellets, as well as live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
- Substrate: Requires fine sand or smooth gravel to protect their sensitive sensory barbels from damage.
