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The Emerald Green Catfish is a beautiful shade of greenish-turquoise. This fish may also have a variety of brown markings, as well. While it is technically not in the same genus as other Corydoras catfish, its appearance, care and temperament are almost identical (the difference between the Corydoras genus and this catfish's Brochis genus is merely a different number of rays in the dorsal fin). Cory cats are schooling fish, and should be kept in groups of at least 3 to 4 fish. They need a good amount of open swimming room on the bottom and the tank should be sparsely decorated. Temperature should be monitored closely as cory cats get easily stressed by cooler temperatures. Corydoras are peaceful and can be kept in most community and planted aquariums with fish like tetras, danios, rasboras, livebearers and rainbows. Provide broad-leaf plants and crevices under rocks or other ornaments for hiding places. They accept flake and small pellet foods as well as tablets, live or frozen worms, and brine shrimp.