Sterbai Corydora

Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) – Peaceful Bottom Dwellers for Your Aquarium

Add a touch of activity and charm to your aquarium with the Sterbai Corydoras, a popular and hardy freshwater catfish known for its peaceful nature and striking appearance. With its bold white spots over a dark body and vibrant orange pectoral fins, the Sterbai Cory is both eye-catching and functional—perfect for keeping your tank clean while adding life to the bottom level.

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Corydoras sterbai
• Size: Up to 2.5 inches (6 cm)
• Temperament: Peaceful and social
• Tank Size: 20 gallons and up
• Water Parameters: 72–79°F (22–26°C), pH 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen/live foods

Why You’ll Love Them:

• Excellent community fish – gets along well with most tank mates
• Active schooling behavior when kept in groups of 5 or more
• Helps keep the substrate clean by scavenging leftover food
• Hardy and adaptable – great for beginner to experienced aquarists

Care Tips:

Sterbai Corys thrive best in soft, sandy substrate to protect their delicate barbels. Keep them in groups to see their most natural and social behaviors. A well-planted tank with shaded hiding spots will make them feel right at home.

Please note: The photo provided is a stock image, and the actual fish may vary slightly in colour and pattern. Each fish is unique, so your guppy may look a little different from the photo.