Product Description
The Sterbai Cory (Corydoras sterbai) is one of the most popular and attractive Corydoras species in the aquarium hobby, known for its bold white speckling on a dark body and orange accents on the fins. Peaceful, hardy, and highly social, it is an excellent addition to community and planted aquariums.
This species thrives in groups where it actively schools across the substrate, foraging for food and displaying natural social behaviour. Its calm temperament and adaptability make it a favourite for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Corydoras sterbai
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Common Name: Sterbai Cory
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Care Level: Easy
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Temperament: Peaceful / Schooling
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Diet: Omnivore (sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, quality flake food)
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Minimum Tank Size: 80 litres (group recommended)
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Water Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Maximum Size: 6–7cm
Feeding
Feed sinking foods daily including pellets and wafers. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp to promote health, colour, and activity.
Aquarium Setup
Prefers soft sand substrate to protect sensitive barbels. Provide plants, driftwood, and hiding places. Keep in groups of at least 6 to encourage natural schooling and reduce stress.
Compatibility
Suitable for peaceful community aquariums including tetras, rasboras, guppies, dwarf gourami, and shrimp (with caution in breeding setups). Avoid aggressive or large predatory fish.
A highly sought-after Corydoras species, the Sterbai Cory brings beauty, movement, and peaceful bottom-level activity to freshwater aquariums while being easy to care for and highly adaptable.
