Sterbai's Cory

Corydoras sterbai

Corydoras sterbai have decorative skin patterned with a maze of lines. The body shape is typical of cory species.

They are a peaceful South American catfish suitable for aquariums with friendly tank mates and neutral water. 

For nutrition these corydoras can be fed bloodworms and spirulina. Flake foods may also be accepted. In a community aquarium these fish should be fed after dark. If fed during daylight hours this shy cory catfish might miss feedings.

Corydoras sterbai should be kept with other peaceful fish. They may may be timid alone, but become more active when kept with other corydoras.

These catfish are one of the harder corydoras to breed but follow the same general breeding behavior. This makes Sterbai's cory one of the less common corydoras varieties.

Spawning will usually occur after new water is added to the aquarium. A spray bar attachment connected to a filter can mimic the noise of falling rain and further induce your corydoras sterbai to lay eggs.                                                               

Corydoras Sterbai Profile

Family - Lebiasinidae

Size - Up to 10 cm

Fish Origin - South America

Water - Nuetral pH 7 with medium soft water

Temperature - 22-24°C

Feeding - Algae pellets and a few bloodworms fed after dark

Sexing - Typical Corydoras dimorphism - the female is larger and rounder

Breeding - Eggs layed on sides of aquarium and other surfaces

Aquarium - Corydoras sterbai are a peaceful community aquarium fish

Corydoras Sterbai Feeding

Sinking algae based food is perfect for the corydoras sterbai to eat. By placing some pellets near plants the fish will feel more secure as they feed.

Corydoras Sterbai & Friends

The video follows a community of corydoras catfish. Along with the Sterbai cory lives some panda and peppered corydoras. Choose a smooth gravel or sand to avoid damage to the catfish's sensitive mouth barbells.                                   

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