{"product_id":"robust-cory-brochis-robusta","title":"Robust Cory - Brochis robusta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust Cory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrochis\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003erobusta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil – Purus River Basin, Middle Amazon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Caught\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful \/ Social\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Bottom Feeder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrently Feeding On:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-goods\/products\/ebo-artemia-super-soft\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"EBO Artemia Softgran\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEBO Artemia Softgran\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-goods\/products\/ebo-professional-softgran-insect-meal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEBO Insect Softgran\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-goods\/products\/ebo-plankton-tabs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEBO Plankton Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Robust Cory is a relatively uncommon member of the \u003cem\u003eBrochis\u003c\/em\u003e group and a great choice for aquarists looking for a larger, distinctive corydoras-type catfish. Its stocky body, armored appearance, and active social behavior give it a particularly substantial appearance compared with many of the smaller Corydoras commonly found in the hobby. \u003cem\u003eBrochis robusta\u003c\/em\u003e reaches approximately 7.1 cm standard length and is known from the Purus River basin of the middle Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, this species is found in freshwater environments within the Purus drainage of the Amazon basin. FishBase records it from a creek entering the Rio Ipixuna of the Purus system in Amazonas, Brazil. Like other callichthyid catfish, its armored body and bottom-oriented lifestyle make it well suited to life along the substrate, where it searches for small food items and organic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust Corys are peaceful, highly social fish that should be maintained in groups. They spend much of their time exploring the substrate, investigating plants, wood, rocks, and other surfaces for food. Keeping a proper group allows them to display their natural social behavior and generally results in much more confident and active fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–79°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, well-oxygenated, soft to moderately hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust Corys thrive in mature aquariums with clean water, good biological filtration, and plenty of open substrate for foraging. Fine sand or smooth, rounded gravel is preferred to prevent damage to their sensitive barbels. Driftwood, smooth stones, plants, and shaded areas can be incorporated to create a natural environment while still leaving plenty of room for bottom activity. FishBase records the species from waters ranging from pH 6.0–8.0 and approximately 22–26°C (72–79°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir omnivorous diet should include a variety of sinking foods that reach the substrate where they naturally feed. Quality sinking pellets, wafers, spirulina-based foods, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and other appropriately sized frozen or live foods can all be incorporated into a varied feeding routine. Feeding after lights-out or during subdued lighting can help ensure that they receive plenty of food when housed with faster midwater feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Corydoras and Brochis are active foragers, they should not be expected to survive solely on leftover food from other fish. Target feeding with sinking foods helps maintain good body condition and allows every member of the group to feed properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust Corys are excellent community fish and can be kept with peaceful tetras, rasboras, livebearers, small to medium peaceful cichlids, other Corydoras, and many other non-aggressive species. They are especially attractive in larger planted community aquariums where their constant bottom activity adds movement and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg Scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other members of the Corydoradinae, \u003cem\u003eBrochis robusta\u003c\/em\u003e is an egg-scattering species. A well-conditioned group can be encouraged to spawn with excellent water quality, abundant feeding, and changes in temperature or water chemistry that mimic seasonal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncommon Amazonian Brochis species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocky, robust body shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and highly social\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent choice for larger Corydoras groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive and entertaining bottom-dweller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally suited to planted community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to feed with a wide variety of foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great choice for collectors looking beyond the more common Corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll livestock is carefully quarantined and monitored before being offered for sale at Saburai Aquatics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saburai Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ 1","offer_id":48998428410009,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small \/ 3","offer_id":48998428442777,"sku":null,"price":117.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small \/ 6","offer_id":48998428475545,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 1","offer_id":48998428508313,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 3","offer_id":48998428541081,"sku":null,"price":132.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 6","offer_id":48998428573849,"sku":null,"price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ 1","offer_id":48998428606617,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ 3","offer_id":48998428639385,"sku":null,"price":147.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ 6","offer_id":48998428672153,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL \/ 1","offer_id":48998428704921,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL \/ 3","offer_id":48998428737689,"sku":null,"price":177.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL \/ 6","offer_id":48998428770457,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/1026\/0377\/files\/PIC_COMING_SOON_19878d86-1258-43aa-a2ef-f862bd61f841.png?v=1748739876","url":"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/products\/robust-cory-brochis-robusta","provider":"Saburai Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}