Description
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The Sterbai Corydoras is also commonly called the Sterbai Cory. It has white spots on a dark body and is a very popular species in the hobby. They do well in tanks with softer substrates like sand or smooth pebbles. Keep them in with similarly size peaceful species and keep them in groups of 5 or more.
Characteristics
| Common Name | Sterbai Corydoras, Sterbai Cory |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corydoras Sterbai |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Maximum Size | 6.8 cm |
| pH | 6 – 8 |
| Temperature | 21°C – 25°C |
| Life Span | 3 – 4 years |
| Behaviour | Peaceful small schooling catfish |
| Tank Region | Bottom region, among plants and in caves |
| Gender | When looking from top, females will be thicker, wider |
Reference: fishlore.com
How To Safely Add Fish To Tank
- Set live stock aside with transportation bag in room temperature place for 30 minutes.
- Then transfer bag to float in aquarium for another 30 minutes
- Use a fish net to transfer the live stock by scooping it from the bag into the tank.
Note: Do not release live stocks together with the transportation water into tank.
Sterbai Corydoras Care in Singapore
Sterbai are our go-to corydoras for local tanks because, unlike most of their cousins, they tolerate warmth genuinely well. Many cory species sulk above 26C, but Sterbai handle Singapore’s natural 27-29C room temperature comfortably, which makes them one of the few corys you can keep heaterless alongside warm-water community fish. Their spotted heads and orange pectoral fins make a busy, cheerful bottom-dwelling group.
Give them a soft sand or smooth fine-gravel base so their delicate barbels stay healthy; sharp substrate wears barbels down and invites infection. Keep them in a shoal of six or more for natural behaviour, and feed sinking foods they can forage at night. Strong filtration and regular water changes keep the bottom layer clean, since waste settles where these fish live and feed.
For setup detail read our Corydoras sterbai breeding guide and our notes on the best sand for a corydoras tank. See more in our bottom feeders range.
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