{"product_id":"corydoras-sterbai","title":"Corydoras Sterbai","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras Sterbai (Sterba’s Cory) – Striking, Peaceful Bottom-Dwellers for Your Aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras sterbai (Sterba Cory) is an excellent and beautiful freshwater catfish species that aquarists love all over the world. This Corydoras sterbai catfish is native to the Guaporé River Basin of Bolivia and Brazil, but has a powerful dark color and bright white spots all over the body, and bright orange pectoral fins. For being non-aggressive, social, and bottom-dwelling, social Sterbai Corys are an excellent addition to a community tank of all levels; new and experienced hobbyists alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSterba’s Cory, Sterbai Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and social\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous – enjoys sinking pellets, wafers, flakes, and live\/frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Level: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 2–25 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Corydoras Sterbai?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unique white polka-dot pattern on a deep charcoal body with eye-catching orange pectoral fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful Nature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and very friendly, good in community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Schooling Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eshould be in groups of six or more to demonstrate their natural shoaling behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and Beginner-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Versatile to a large variety of environments -great for both novice and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e20 gallons (75 liters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Substrate for Corydoras Sterbai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft sand to protect delicate barbels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add driftwood, rocks, caves, and live plants to mimic their natural habitat and provide hiding spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light to minimize stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense biological filtration with a low flow to follow the production of clear and stable water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras Sterbai tank mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be peaceful and small. Good choices include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Gouramis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther small Corydoras species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large or aggressive fish that may harass or prey on them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003eFeeding Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2477\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003eStaple Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHigh-quality sinking pellets or wafers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplementary Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To stimulate coloration and health, feed live or frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, and daphnia 2-3 times per week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small meals one or two times per day. Only feed them what they can in 2-3 minutes, so they do not overfeed, and because there can be issues with the quality of the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular Water Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Have 25-30 percent of the water changed every week to ensure that the water is clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck Corydoras Sterbai water parameters using a test kit to make sure that it is stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pay attention to any stress or disease (light-sensitivity, slow actions).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantine New Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep off the diseases by isolating the new members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras Sterbai can be bred in residential aquariums. To breed Corydoras Sterbai:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide soft, slightly acidic water (pH ~6.5) and cooler water changes to trigger spawning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall egg-laying surfaces in the form of mops or flat surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove adults after eggs are laid to prevent egg predation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2967\" data-start=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2839\"\u003eCan Corydoras Sterbai be kept alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2882\" data-start=\"2879\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThey are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six to exhibit natural behaviors and reduce stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3102\" data-start=\"2969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3014\" data-start=\"2969\"\u003eDo they require a heater in the aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3017\" data-start=\"3014\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eYes, maintaining a stable temperature between 72–79°F (22–26°C) is essential for their health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"3104\"\u003eAre they suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3143\" data-start=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbsolutely! Their hardy nature and peaceful temperament make them ideal for novice aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3269\" data-start=\"3230\"\u003eHow can I enhance their coloration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3272\" data-start=\"3269\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA varied diet, maintaining high water quality, and using a natural substrate can help accentuate their subtle colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy from FishutAqua?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy, Quarantined Fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All our Sterbai Cory catfish are well-acclimated and disease-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert Support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our aquatics staff will take you through the process of caring, setting up, and feeding Sterbai Corydoras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthical Sourcing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We deal with select breeders to source healthy and sustainable stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3230\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eContemporary Corydoras Sterbai price that offers continuous care recommendations after sales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall to Action -Bring Elegance and Energy to Your Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChoose Corydoras sterbai at FishutAqua in order to add dramatic beauty, restful schooling conduct, as well as natural bottom cleaning action to your aquarium. They are ideal with beginners and experts; they form an exciting, balanced, and attractive freshwater display. FishutAqua Shop now and change your aquarium today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FISH HUT AQUA AND PET SUPPLIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49746345066723,"sku":"fig1789532721829","price":13.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/3965\/8211\/files\/corydoras-sterbai_1.webp?v=1789532726","url":"https:\/\/vintageinspiredwear.shop\/products\/corydoras-sterbai","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}