Remarks: The long nose fairy Brochisis a medium-sized and beautiful species ofCorydoradinae with a white body covered in black speckles along with a black mask over their eyes. They are very similar to the fairy Hoplisoma, H. atropersonatum, also from the Rio Nany in Peru, however these Brochis have longer, more pointed snouts and tend to grow larger.

The long nose fairy Brochis was previously classified as Corydoras sychri, but was reclassified as Brochis sychriupon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily.

Corydoradinaeare small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.They feed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health. Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.

While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of Corydoradinae different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of Corydoradinaepresent in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.

Corydoradinaeare often looked at as “scavengers,” but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.