{"product_id":"c005-corydoras-pantanalensis-brochis-pantanalensis","title":"C005 Corydoras Pantanalensis - Brochis pantanalensis","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eC005 Pantanal Corydoras – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrochis pantanalensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC005 Pantanal Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare and highly desirable cory-type catfish known for its larger size, active nature and impressive adult colouration. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePantanal Cory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePantanalensis Cory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC005 Cory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or under the older name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras pantanalensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this species is best suited to mature aquariums with soft sand, clean water and a proper group. Adult males can become especially striking when settled, making this a superb choice for keepers looking for a more unusual South American bottom-dweller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C005 Pantanal Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pantanal Cory, Pantanalensis Cory, C005 Cory, Pantanal Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrochis pantanalensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras pantanalensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cory-type Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrochis pantanalensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to South America, with records from the Cussis and Las Petas River basins in Bolivia. It is associated with freshwater habitats connected to the wider Pantanal and Paraguay River region, where seasonal wetlands, clear water channels, vegetated margins and soft-bottomed areas provide feeding and shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, this species should be given a mature setup with fine sand, open foraging space, shaded areas, smooth stones, wood and plants. Clean, stable water is important, and the substrate should be gentle enough for natural sifting behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC005 Pantanal Corydoras have a deeper, more robust body than many smaller cory-type catfish. Juveniles may appear relatively plain at first, but adults can develop attractive iridescent patterning, especially mature males in good condition. Body colour can vary from silver-grey to olive or bronze tones, often with fine spotting or reticulation depending on age, sex and mood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a medium to large cory-type catfish. Females are typically broader and fuller-bodied, while males may show stronger pattern and colour during display or breeding condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is best suited to mature planted aquariums, specialist cory displays and peaceful medium-sized community tanks. It needs more floor space than smaller cory species and should not be treated as a tiny bottom-dweller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC005 Pantanal Corydoras are not algae eaters and should not be bought as a cleaning fish. They need targeted sinking foods, clean substrate and calm tank mates that will not outcompete them or harass them at feeding time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are preferable for adult groups or mixed communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. A proper group improves confidence, reduces stress and encourages natural foraging and social behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.2–7.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide clean, stable, well-oxygenated water with regular maintenance. Fine sand is strongly recommended to protect the barbels and allow natural feeding. Avoid sharp gravel, dirty substrate, unstable new aquariums and poor oxygenation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC005 Pantanal Corydoras are peaceful, social bottom-dwellers. Suitable tank mates include medium-sized tetras, pencilfish, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, dwarf cichlids, small to medium peaceful catfish and other calm community fish that enjoy similar water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping species, very boisterous tank mates and highly competitive bottom feeders. Very small nano fish may be intimidated by their size and activity, although the corys themselves are not predatory in the usual sense. They should not be kept singly or in pairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC005 Pantanal Corydoras are omnivorous bottom-foragers. Offer quality sinking catfish pellets, soft sinking granules and nutritious wafers as the staple diet. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and tubifex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey will search the substrate for food, but they must not be expected to survive on scraps. Because this species grows larger than many common corys, make sure enough food reaches the bottom and that all individuals maintain good body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species spends most of its time on the lower levels of the aquarium, foraging across sand, resting in groups and exploring shaded areas around plants, wood and stones. In a settled group, it can be active and visible, especially during feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other cory-type catfish, it may occasionally dart to the surface to take air. This is normal, but repeated frantic surface breathing can indicate poor oxygenation or water quality problems. Mature males may show stronger patterning and display behaviour when in breeding condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a mature, fully cycled aquarium with fine sand, stable water and regular maintenance. This is a larger and rarer cory-type catfish, so it deserves more floor space and better feeding attention than a standard small community cory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid sharp substrates, dirty tanks and rough tank mates. Keep in a proper group and monitor feeding carefully in busy communities. Newly imported fish may be shy at first, so shaded cover and quiet tank mates will help them settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare \/ Specialist import or captive-bred stock when available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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