Emerald Brochis - Brochis splendens | Live Freshwater Fish

Emerald Brochis (Brochis splendens) is a peaceful, emerald-toned bottom-dweller designed for freshwater community tanks. Its gentle, inquisitive nature and shimmering metallic green body bring subtle life to the tank floor. When kept in small groups, they display a captivating, natural schooling behavior that adds a serene rhythm to your aquascape.

Natural habitat

Originating from Colombia, South America, the Emerald Brochis thrives in freshwater environments with a soft substrate and ample hiding spots or plants that mimic its natural riverine habitat.

Adult size

Adult size: not specified.

Temperament

Temperament: peaceful and social. They are best kept in small groups to showcase natural schooling behavior without stress.

Tank size

Tank size: requires a spacious, well-filtered aquarium with a soft substrate and ample hiding spots or plants to mirror its natural habitat.

Diet

Diet: not specified.

Compatibility

Compatibility: suited to peaceful community tanks with similar-sized, non-aggressive fish; avoid aggressive or substantially larger species.

Care level

Care level: not specified.

Water parameters

Water parameters: not specified.

Breeding notes

Breeding notes: not provided.

Store quarantine statement

Quarantine notice: All fish are quarantined and observed for a minimum of 7 days before entering our main system. We still recommend quarantine after purchase to protect your existing tank.

Note: some pictures are of full-grown adults and may not appear that way in juvenile form.