{"product_id":"sterbai-cory","title":"Sterbai Corydora Catfish (Corydoras sterbai)(Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring vibrant life to the bottom of your aquarium with the \u003cb\u003eSterbai Corydoras\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/i\u003e). Renowned for its striking pattern of white dots against a dark body and eye-catching orange pectoral fins, the Sterbai Cory is one of the most sought-after freshwater catfish in the aquarium hobby. Active, peaceful, and hardy, this schooling bottom-feeder keeps your substrate clean while adding continuous charm and movement to community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e South America (Guaporé River Basin, Brazil \u0026amp; Bolivia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Peaceful, Schooling Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Gallons (for a group of 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivore (Sinking Pellets \u0026amp; Frozen Foods)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 75°F – 82°F (24°C – 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0 – 7.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Care \u0026amp; Aquarium Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the slow-moving rivers and forest streams of the Guaporé River basin in South America (spanning parts of central Brazil and Bolivia), Sterbai Corydoras thrive in soft, slightly acidic waters shaded by dense jungle canopies and fallen timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Size \u0026amp; Ideal Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003eminimum tank size of 20 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended to accommodate a small school of 6 or more. Because Corydoras spend almost all of their time sifting through the bottom layer, \u003cb\u003efine pool sand or soft rounded gravel\u003c\/b\u003e is essential to prevent injury to their sensitive barbels. Decorate the aquarium with driftwood branches, leaf litter, and live aquatic plants (such as Anubias, Java Fern, or Amazon Swords) to provide shaded hiding spots and mimic their natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterbai Corys are exceptionally hardy once established, making them a fantastic choice for both novice and seasoned aquarists. Unlike many other \u003ci\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/i\u003e species, the Sterbai Corydora is notably \u003cb\u003ewarm-water tolerant\u003c\/b\u003e, capable of thriving in temperatures up to 82°F. Maintain good water quality with consistent weekly water changes and moderate filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 75°F – 82°F (24°C – 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0 – 7.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 – 15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs natural bottom scavengers, Sterbai Corys feed on leftovers that fall past top-dwelling fish. However, they should not rely solely on debris. Provide a balanced diet consisting of high-quality \u003cb\u003esinking catfish pellets, wafer formulas, and spirulina tablets\u003c\/b\u003e. Treat them regularly with live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, tubifex, and brine shrimp to maintain optimal coloration and breeding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterbai Corydoras are extremely peaceful and do well in community aquariums. Because they thrive in warmer water, they are famously one of the best bottom-dwelling tank mates for \u003cb\u003eDiscus\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAngelfish\u003c\/b\u003e. Ideal companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTetras:\u003c\/b\u003e Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, Neon Tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDwarf Cichlids:\u003c\/b\u003e German Blue Rams, Apistogramma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRasboras \u0026amp; Gouramis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/b\u003e Nerite Snails and larger peaceful shrimp (note: baby shrimp may be eaten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways keep Sterbai Corys in \u003cb\u003egroups of at least 6 individuals\u003c\/b\u003e, as they are social schooling fish that display far more natural, confident behavior when kept together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterbai Corydoras are egg-scatterers and relatively straightforward to breed in captivity. Trigger spawning by feeding rich live\/frozen foods and performing a 20–30% water change with slightly cooler, soft water to simulate natural rainfall. The female will carry fertilized eggs between her pelvic fins and adhere them to aquarium glass, smooth plant leaves, or mops. Remove the parents after spawning to prevent egg predation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41322407067712,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-39_dbbbd26c-7d9d-451f-ad5a-f11bcd7916ea.jpg?v=1785525913","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/sterbai-cory","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}