Catfish | Corydoras Sterbai
Scientific Name: Corydoras sterbai
Common Name: Sterba’s Cory
Adult Size: 3 inches
Life Expectancy: 3 – 4 years
Habitat: Bolivia and Brazil
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 70 – 77° F
- pH Range: 6.0 – 7.6
- Hardness Range: 1 – 15
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet & Nutrition: Omnivorous and easy to feed. Use a good quality sinking pellet or tablet as the staple diet. Supplement this with live and frozen foods such as Daphnia, Artemia and similar.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult Size | 3 inches |
| Life Expectancy | 3 – 4 years |
| Habitat | Bolivia and Brazil |
| Minimum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Temperature Range | 70 – 77° F |
| pH Range | 6.0 – 7.6 |
| Hardness Range | 1 – 15 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Omnivorous; sinking pellets, frozen or live foods |
FAQ
What is the ideal water temperature for Sterba’s Cory?
The ideal water temperature range is 70 to 77° F.
Is Sterba’s Cory suitable for a community tank?
Yes, Sterba’s Cory is peaceful and compatible with other non-aggressive fish species.
What type of food should I feed my Sterba’s Cory?
Feed a high-quality sinking pellet or tablet as the staple diet, supplemented with live or frozen foods like Daphnia or Artemia.
Tracey Roberts –
My Sterba’s Cory has been thriving in a 30-gallon tank for over a year. It’s very active and enjoys the sinking pellets I feed it. The water parameters are stable and the fish is always calm with the other community fish.
Dan Thomson –
Easy to care for and very peaceful. I feed it a mix of sinking pellets and occasional frozen brine shrimp. It’s become a regular part of my tank’s ecosystem.
Blake Lawrence –
The fish is hardy and adapts well to my tank conditions. I keep it with other peaceful species and it doesn’t show any aggression. Feeding it a balanced diet keeps it healthy and active.