The characteristics of Brochis sp. “CW28 Longnose” are identical to Hoplisoma sp. “CW28”, but Brochis sp. “CW28 Longnose” is a longnose, CW28 a roundnose.
This species is usually sent mixed with CW28, but occasionally also mixed with Brochis pulcher. We have often received this species purely sorted as Brochis pulcher. In the aquarium literature, Brochis sp. “CW28 Longnose” is usually referred to as a color variant of B. pulcher. The maximum length is 6-6.5 cm (standard length without caudal fin).
For our customers: Brochis sp. “CW28 Longnose” has code 241713 on our stocklist. Please note that we only supply the wholesale trade.
Text & photos: Frank Schäfer