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Corydoras sterbai 'Sterba's Corydoras'
Corydoras sterbai
Origin: Brazil, Bolivia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–30 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)2–12 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–6 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 10
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- Yes (6–12+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- completely peaceful
About
Corydoras sterbai is one of the most sought-after Corydoras species with a beautiful pattern of white spots on black body and vivid orange ventral fins and barbels. Unique among Corydoras for preferring warmer temperatures — ideal for discus tanks.
Care Guide
School of 6+. Fine sand substrate. Temperature 24–30°C (warm water tolerant). pH 6.0–7.5. Feed sinking pellets, frozen bloodworm, Mysis. Excellent with discus and other warm water fish.
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