STERBAI CORY (CORYDORAS STERBAI)

Sterba’s Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) are peaceful, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish that thrive in well-maintained aquariums. Here are some key care tips:

• Tank Setup: A minimum of 20 gallons is recommended, with a soft substrate like sand to protect their sensitive barbels. Provide hiding spots using plants, driftwood, or caves2.
• Water Parameters: Maintain a pH of 6.2–7.8, hardness of 4–12°N, and temperature between 73–78°F (23–26°C).
• Diet: They are omnivores and prefer sinking pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and vegetable-based foods like spirulina.
• Behavior & Tank Mates: They are peaceful and do well in groups of 5 or more. Ideal tank mates include other small, non-aggressive fish.
• Lifespan: With proper care, they can live 3–4 years, though some sources suggest they may live up to 15–20 years2.
• Breeding: They reproduce through spawning and do not guard their eggs