Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) The Sterbai Corydoras is a striking and hardy bottom-dwelling catfish, admired for its white-spotted body and orange-tinted pectoral fins. Native to the upper Rio Guaporé region in Brazil and Bolivia, this peaceful species is highly social and perfect for community aquariums, adding beauty and lively group behavior to the lower levels of the tank.
Quick Facts:
Origin: Rio Guaporé Basin, Brazil & Bolivia
Family: Callichthyidae
Adult Size: Up to 6.5 cm
Lifespan: 5–10 years
Temperament: Peaceful, social, schooling
School Size: Minimum group of 6+
Tank Level: Bottom-dweller
Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, wafers, frozen or live foods
Water Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH Range: 6.0–7.6
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Tank Setup: Fine sand substrate, plants, driftwood, shaded hiding spots
Compatibility: Excellent for peaceful community tanks and warm-water species
