Brochis splendens (Emerald)

Plendens porchis fish is a freshwater fish native to South America. It is also known as common cat fish. The Splendens brochis is a medium -sized fish, reaching about 10 cm in length when it is an adult. It has an elongated and side compressed body, with a very wide and wilted caudal fin. Its color generally varies between green and gray, with dark spots on the body and fins.

The Splendens brochis is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group. They are generally peaceful and can coexist with other peaceful freshwater fish in a community aquarium. They are also known to be active swimmers and can be swimming through plants and rocks of the aquarium.

The Splendens brochis is omnivorous, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In nature, they mainly feed on shrimp and molluscs, as well as small insects and aquatic plants. In an aquarium, they can be fed with fish flakes, fish pellets and living food such as artemias and daphnia. It is important to offer them a balanced diet to allow them to maintain good health.

The SPLENDEN brochis needs an aquarium of at least 20 gallons with good filtration and good circulation of water. They also appreciate a sandy substrate and aquatic plants to hide and feel safe. They need slightly acidic to neutral pH conditions, with a water temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.

In conclusion, the Solndens' Palchis fish is an attractive and active freshwater fish, originally from South America. It is a gregarious and peaceful fish that can coexist with other fish in a community aquarium. It is omnivorous and needs a balanced diet and a good living environment to maintain good health.