CheckMyFishTankSterba's Corydoras care
Corydoras sterbai · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A pretty cory with orange pectoral fins that likes warmer water.
Feeding
Once a day. One or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes. Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworms.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Sterba's Corydoras in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Sterba's Corydoras.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Sterba's Corydoras need different water temperatures.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Sterba's Corydoras.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Sterba's Corydoras.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Sterba's Corydoras.
- Severum: Severum grows big enough to eat Sterba's Corydoras.
- Green Terror: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Sterba's Corydoras.
- Blue Acara: Blue Acara grows big enough to eat Sterba's Corydoras.
Questions
What size tank does a Sterba's Corydoras need?
At least 20 gallons for a group of 6. Adults grow to about 2.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Sterba's Corydoras like?
74 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Sterba's Corydoras should I keep together?
Keep 6 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Sterba's Corydoras eat?
Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworms. Feed once a day: one or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes.
Sources
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