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Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai)

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🐟 Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai)

Freshwater Cory Catfish • Peaceful Bottom Dweller • Schooling Species • Beginner-Friendly

 

📋 The Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is one of the most popular Cory species thanks to its distinctive spotted pattern, calm temperament, and high hardiness.
This species thrives in clean water with soft substrates and shaded areas and is fully community friendly, making it ideal for peaceful planted aquariums.
Its attractive orange pectoral spines and striking body pattern give it the appeal of a rare species, while its active schooling behavior provides constant movement and charm.
As a resilient bottom-dweller, Sterbai Corydoras are excellent for beginners and experienced keepers alike.

 

💡 Highlights

Striking Spotted Pattern: Iconic white-on-dark speckling
🌿 Bottom-Dwelling Schooler: Active and peaceful in groups
Community Friendly: Safe with all peaceful tankmates
📏 Rare Species Appeal: Popular and highly desirable Cory
💧 Clean Water Lover: Thrives in well-filtered, soft substrates

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Sterbai Corydoras

 

📛 Common Name: Sterbai Corydoras
🔬 Scientific Name: Corydoras sterbai
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Callichthyidae
🌍 Origin: Bolivia & Brazil
📏 Max Size: 6.5–7 cm (≈ 2.5–2.7″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 70 L (≈ 20 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
Lifespan: 5–10+ years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (worms, pellets, frozen foods)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

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