Sterbai Cory

Overview

• The Sterbai Cory (Corydoras sterbai, also placed in Hoplisoma) is a spotted catfish with orange pectoral fins.
• Native to the Rio Guaporé area of Bolivia and Brazil.
• Grows to about 2.6 in (6.5 cm) standard length.
• Almost all fish sold are commercially bred.

Feeding

• Omnivorous. Quality sinking pellets or tablets as the staple, plus Daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm.

Habitat

• A tank with a base of 18 × 12 in (45 × 30 cm).
• River sand, driftwood and leaf litter.
• Warmer than many cories: 75–82°F (24–28°C), pH 6.0–7.6, GH 1–15.

Fish Care

• Tolerates warmth, so it is a good match for discus and rams. [UNVERIFIED]

Compatibility

• Very peaceful. Good with small characins, cyprinids, gouramis and dwarf cichlids.

Aquarium Behavior

• More confident in a group. [UNVERIFIED] Keep at least 6.

Breeding

• One of the easiest cories to spawn.
• Use an 18 × 12 × 12 in (45 × 30 × 30 cm) breeding tank with a sponge filter and some plants.
• Use two or more males per female. A cool water change often triggers spawning.