Fish - Corydoras sterbai - Sterbas Corydoras

Corydoras sterbai is a lesser-known yet impressive aquarium fish, particularly well-suited to the aesthetics of planted aquariums. Its dark body color is adorned with delicate orange fins and tiny white spots, giving it a truly unique appearance.

Like all Corydoras species, these fish are strictly shoaling species, so keeping them in larger groups, with a minimum of 5-6 individuals, is recommended to preserve their natural behavior and ensure they feel comfortable. They feed from the substrate, so providing them with quality, granular, and frozen foods is essential. The substrate should be soft to prevent injury to the fish's belly and whiskers, which can even lead to the fish's death.

The Corydoras sterbai can be bred easily even in community aquariums, although it is advisable to separate mature individuals for successful breeding. Females can be recognized by their rounder body shape.

The ideal aquarium water parameters are as follows: temperature 24-28°C, pH value 6-7.6, and water hardness 1-12 GH. These fish are peaceful shoaling fish, so they can be well-associated with other peaceful, similarly sized, and behaving fish. Provide sandy substrate and ample hiding places for them as decoration.

Overall, the Corydoras sterbai is an excellent choice for those seeking a peaceful, uniquely appearing fish for their aquarium. With proper care, these fish can live for 5-10 years, contributing to the colorful and intriguing world of the aquarium.