Species Care

CORYDORAS STERBAI

Corydoras sterbai

Keeping Snapshot:
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET Preferred Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
  • pH Level: 6.5-7.5
  • General Hardness: Soft - Moderate

Range: Brazil: Rio Guapore, Bolivia

Reproduction: Attaches eggs to plants or on the aquarium glass.

Feeding: Omnivorous and carnivorous, prefers sinking foods.

Additional Comments: Corydoras are ideal aquarium fish, peaceful, active and they are also very useful at detecting uneaten food items on the substrate. Best kept in a small group, with peaceful tankmates such as tetras. Sterbai is one of the more popular 'fancy' Corydoras, with its nice colour pattern and orange edged pelvic fins.

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