All fish / Callichthyidae

Corydoras incolicana

Brochis incolicana

Also known as corydoras incolicana, brochis incolicana, icana cory, incolicana cory, c. incolicana, cory incolicana, コリドラス・インコリカナ, 伊卡纳鼠鱼

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A fairly deep-bodied armoured catfish with a pale body, dark spots and a dark patch on the dorsal fin, often with an orange flush near the head. It comes from soft, acidic blackwater and is kept by catfish enthusiasts because it is uncommon in the trade and very peaceful in a shoal.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

5.5 cm

Temperature

23 to 27 °C

pH

5.5 to 7

Smallest tank

80 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

Omnivore: sinking pellets and wafers, bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia and other small live or frozen foods

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Brazil: Rio Içana, upper Rio Negro basin

Breeding

It scatters adhesive eggs on glass and plants in the typical cory T-position, often triggered by cool water changes. Captive spawnings are reported but the species is not widely bred, so most stock is still wild caught.

Good to know

Recent revisions of the Corydoradinae moved this species into Brochis, so you may find it sold under either name. Keep it over soft sand and give it clean, soft water, because wild-caught fish can be delicate when first imported.