Sterbai Corydora

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Sterbai Corydora (Corydoras sterbai), a peaceful and hardy bottom-dweller:

🐟 Sterbai Corydora Care Card

Scientific Name: Corydoras sterbai
Common Name: Sterbai Cory
Origin: South America (Brazil, Bolivia)

🌡️ Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧪 Hardness: 2–12 dGH
🐟 Tank Size: 20+ gallons (long tank preferred)
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, wafers, bloodworms, brine shrimp
👨👩👧👦 Temperament: Peaceful; thrives in groups of 5+
🌿 Environment: Soft sand substrate, plants, driftwood, shaded areas

⚠️ Tips:

• Must be kept in a group—schooling reduces stress.
• Avoid rough gravel to protect sensitive barbels.
• Great for community tanks with gentle tankmates.