Sterba's Corydoras – Corydoras sterbai

The Sterba's Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is one of the most popular and beautiful corydoras catfish. Its striking spotted pattern of white flecks on a dark brown background, as well as its bright orange pectoral fins, make it a true highlight in any aquarium.

It is peaceful, active, and gregarious and feels particularly comfortable in groups of six or more. The Sterba's Corydoras is ideal for planted aquariums with fine sand substrate, where it can display its typical foraging behavior on the bottom.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: M (3–3.5 cm)
🌎 Origin: South America (Bolivia, Brazil)
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish (6+)
🌾 Aquarium: From 80 l, with sand substrate, plants & roots

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. Particularly enjoys Artemia, mosquito larvae, and sinking food tablets.

💡 Tip:
A dark sand substrate particularly accentuates the white spots and orange fins. Dimmed lighting creates natural color contrasts.

👉 Conclusion:
The Sterba's Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a peaceful, colorful, and easy-to-care-for bottom-dwelling fish – ideal for community aquariums with a South American flair.