About the Sterbai Corydoras
Name: Sterbai Corydoras
Max Size: Sterbai Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras sterbai, can reach a maximum size of around 2.5 inches (6 cm). They are small-sized fish, making them suitable for various aquarium setups.
Recommend pH: Sterbai Corydoras thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water conditions. It is recommended to maintain a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5 to ensure their optimal health and well-being.
Recommended Temperature (Β°F): Sterbai Corydoras prefer a tropical temperature range of 75 to 82Β°F (24 to 28Β°C). Providing a stable and warm environment is essential for their overall well-being.
Diet: Sterbai Corydoras are omnivorous bottom-dwellers with a varied diet. They will readily accept high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, and granules designed for small tropical fish. Supplement their diet with occasional live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to provide them with essential nutrients.
Temperament: Sterbai Corydoras are peaceful and sociable fish, known for their calm and non-aggressive nature. They are compatible with a wide range of peaceful community fish and make excellent tank mates for other small, non-aggressive species.
Schooling or Non-Schooling Fish: Sterbai Corydoras are schooling fish and thrive when kept in groups of at least six individuals or more. Being in a group provides them with a sense of security and encourages natural behavior. They will often swim together, forage the substrate, and display fascinating shoaling patterns.
Possible types of tank mates: Sterbai Corydoras are compatible with other peaceful community fish that prefer similar water conditions. Good tank mates include tetras, rasboras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, and other small catfish species. Avoid aggressive or larger species that may outcompete or harass them.
Behavior: Sterbai Corydoras are active and curious bottom-dwelling fish. They spend most of their time exploring the aquarium substrate in search of food particles and small invertebrates. With their distinctive pattern of dark spots on a light background, they create an eye-catching display as they navigate the bottom of the tank.
Fun Fact: Sterbai Corydoras are named after their discoverer, Dr. Joachim Knaack, who found them in the upper Rio GuaporΓ© basin in Brazil. They are known for their beautiful pattern of contrasting dark spots on their body, which provides them with effective camouflage in their natural habitat. Their peaceful nature, playful behavior, and striking appearance make them a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts.