{"product_id":"brochis-ambiacus","title":"Brochis ambiacus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cem\u003eBrochis ambiacus\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the first 10 species of \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae \u003c\/em\u003eto be described. They were originally named \u003cem\u003eCorydoras ambiacus \u003c\/em\u003eafter being found in the Rio Ambyiacu in 1872. Since then, they have been found in many other locations throughout the upper Amazon and have been known under many names such as C\u003cem\u003eorydoras grafi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCorydoras longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCorydoras melanistius\u003c\/em\u003e. They were given their most recent name, \u003cem\u003eBrochis ambiacus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eupon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoradinae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003esubfamily. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Due to their similar markings, \u003cem\u003eBrochis ambiacus \u003c\/em\u003eare often confused for B. agassizii. Both species have tan or silver bodies covered in black or dark grey spots, a black blotch at the base of the dorsal fin, and a black or dark grey \"mask\" going over the eyes. What is often used to differentiate the two is the size of the spots on the body. \u003cem\u003eB. ambiacus\u003c\/em\u003e have smaller, less uniform spots compared to the larger, more orderly spots of \u003cem\u003eB. agassizii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While \u003cem\u003eBrochis ambiacus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehas been known to be a very hardy and adaptable species of \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e, many have found breeding them to be a challenge. They have proven to be difficult to convince to spawn, requiring just the right conditions that perfectly mimic the rainy season in their native range. If spawning is achieved, the fry are known to be far less forgiving than the adult fish. To combat this, ensure fry are kept in pristine water parameters and have constant access to high quality foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight. They feed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health. Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e are often looked at as \"scavengers,\" but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":53424662053171,"sku":"K-39, K-42","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":53424662085939,"sku":"K-39, K-42","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/Brochisambiacus2Website.jpg?v=1780595167","url":"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/brochis-ambiacus","provider":"Imperial Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}