Sterbai corydoras
Corydoras sterbai · Callichthyidae
Also known as Sterba's cory
Beginner
White-spotted with orange pectoral fins, and the one cory that happily lives at discus temperatures.
In short: A Sterbai corydoras needs at least 90 L (24 US gal), water at 24–30 °C (75–86 °F) and pH 6–7.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
- Minimum tank
- 90 L (24 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C (75–86 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 90 L (24 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C (75–86 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — sinking pellets, frozen bloodworm, tablets.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Rio Guapore basin, Brazil and Bolivia
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Sandy shaded tributaries
- Natural conditions
- Soft sand, no sharp gravel, clean warm water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- DiscusCardinal tetraApistogramma
- Avoid
- Sharp gravelAggressive cichlids
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Females are wider seen from above.
- Notes
- T-position spawner; eggs on glass and plants.
- Common ailments
- Barbel erosion on gravelIch
Will it fit your tank?
Sign in and AquaLog compares Sterbai corydoras against every tank you track — volume, water type, temperature and pH — then adds it to your livestock in one tap.
Sign in to check my tanks
