Sterbai Corydoras - Corydoras sterbai 2-3cm
The Sterbai Cory is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant and attractive appearance, featuring a white body with black spots. They are hardy and peaceful, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Regular water changes and a varied diet will help keep them healthy and vibrant. They are excellent at cleaning the tank and are known for their active and social behavior.
The Sterbai Cory is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant and attractive appearance, featuring a white body with black spots. They are hardy and peaceful, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Regular water changes and a varied diet will help keep them healthy and vibrant. They are excellent at cleaning the tank and are known for their active and social behavior.
The Sterbai Cory is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant and attractive appearance, featuring a white body with black spots. They are hardy and peaceful, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Regular water changes and a varied diet will help keep them healthy and vibrant. They are excellent at cleaning the tank and are known for their active and social behavior.
Scientific name: Corydoras sterbai
Common name: Sterbai Cory, Sterbai Catfish
Adult Size: 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm)
Temperature Range: 72 to 79°F (22 to 26°C)
pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5
Compatibility: Generally peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish. They are social and do best in groups of at least 6 individuals. They are excellent community fish and get along well with other small, peaceful species.
Minimum Tank Size: 60 Litres, but a larger tank is better for a group
Originates from: South America, specifically the upper Amazon River basin in Peru and Colombia
Ideal Substrate: Fine sand or small, smooth gravel. They enjoy sifting through the substrate for food, so a soft substrate is essential to prevent damage to their barbels.
Ideal Tank Mates Suggestions: Peaceful fish such as Tetras, Guppies, Mollies, Platies, and other small, community fish. They can also coexist with other bottom-dwelling fish like other Corydoras species and small catfish.
Fish to avoid: Aggressive or large fish that might see the Sterbai Cory as food, and species that are overly boisterous or competitive for food.
Diet: Omnivorous; they will eat a variety of foods including high-quality sinking pellets, live food (such as bloodworms and brine shrimp), and frozen food. They also enjoy algae and can help keep the tank clean. Provide a diet rich in both plant and animal matter.
Breeding: Breeding the Sterbai Cory in captivity is possible and can be achieved with the right conditions. They are egg layers and typically scatter their eggs on the substrate or on the leaves of plants. Providing a well-structured tank with plenty of hiding spots and clean water conditions can encourage breeding. A slight increase in water temperature and a change in water parameters can trigger spawning.
