The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Green Emerald Corydoras Brochis Splendens 4cm Catfish
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Emerald Brochis or Green Cory (Corydoras splendens, formerly Brochis splendens) is a chunky, deep-bodied armoured catfish whose flanks shimmer metallic green to bronze under good light, set off by a pinkish belly. It comes from quiet backwaters across the western Amazon basin. Peaceful, sociable and hardy, it suits community tanks with room for a proper shoal.
- Adult Size: Around 7–8 cm (2.8–3.1 in); females larger and higher-bodied
- Lifespan: 8–10 years
Origin
- Native to: Amazon basin of Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil
- Habitat: Backwaters, oxbows and marginal lakes with soft substrate
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous bottom feeder
- Preferred Foods: Sinking pellets, catfish granules, bloodworm, brine shrimp, tubifex, daphnia
- Feeding Habits: Feed once or twice daily; do not rely on leftovers
Tank Mates
- Best with: Its own kind in groups of six or more, tetras, rasboras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids
- Avoid: Large or aggressive fish, fin-nippers, bottom-dwelling bullies
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Very peaceful
- Territoriality: None; a gregarious shoaling catfish
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Challenges: Needs space for a group; barbels erode on sharp gravel
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, soft to moderately hard
- Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 2–15 dGH
- Flow: Slow to moderate; well oxygenated
- Tank Size: Minimum 200 litres for a group of six; a long footprint matters more than depth
Final Notes
Larger and heavier than most corydoras, this species needs a longer tank and a group to feel secure. Use fine sand so the barbels stay intact, add wood and plants for shade, and leave a gap under the cover as they gulp air. Females are rounder and taller in the body; eggs are laid near the surface on leaves and glass and are easy to move for rearing. A robust, glittering shoal fish.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.