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Isbruecker's Cory

Brochis isbrueckeri

Also known as corydoras isbrueckeri, isbrucker's cory, isbruckers corydoras, isbrueckeri cory, brochis isbrueckeri, コリドラス・イスブルエッケリ, 伊斯氏鼠鱼

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A small armoured catfish from Bolivia with a pale, silvery body covered in fine dark spotting and a darker band through the eye and along the back. It is kept for its lively shoaling behaviour and for its rarity among cory enthusiasts.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

5.5 cm

Temperature

22 to 27 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

80 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

Omnivore: sinking pellets and wafers, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Bolivia (Río Iténez/Guaporé basin)

Breeding

It lays sticky eggs on glass and plants after the usual cory T-position spawning, often triggered by a cool water change. It has been bred in home aquariums but rarely, as the fish is seldom available.

Good to know

Recent studies moved many Corydoras into revived genera, so it may be labelled under either name; it is easily confused with similar spotted corys. Use soft sand so the barbels are not damaged.