Size
Little catfish, Corydoras sterbai, measure 2-2.6 inches (5.1-6.6 cm).
Physical Characteristics and Behavior
The two parallel rows of armour plates that extend down its sides help identify Corydoras sterbai. Less than 10 rays make up the Corydoras Sterbai’s dorsal fin. The fish has a dark brown body and a brown head covered in horizontal rows of white spots. The tail and fins are opaque and have black spots on them.
Keeping and Care as Pet
- Care
Popular fish called sterbai corys are frequently chosen for aquariums in people’s homes because of their eye-catching markings. They have a body color of black with white markings all over them. They have flat bellies and pointed, pointy fins. Barbels can be seen on the mouths of sterbai cory. They use these barbels, which are similar to their taste buds, to feel along the bottom for food. Barbels resemble little whiskers that stick out from animals’ lips on the bottom sides. The fish rely on these barbels to find food in the murky water, thus they are crucial.
Before they reach adulthood, it is nearly hard to distinguish between the males and females. When a group of Sterbai Cory is seen from above, the females will appear to be rounder than the males.
- Water Conditions
Although Sterba’s corydoras may adapt to a variety of water environments, they thrive in the mild, slightly acidic setting of a riverbank. The water in the tank should have the following ideal conditions: a pH value of 6.6 to 7.8, an alkalinity of 3.0 to 10.0 dKH (54 ppm to 180 ppm), and a temperature range of 74.4 to 79.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Diet
Being omnivorous, sterbai cory thrive on a broad diet. You’ll note that Sterbai Cory spend a lot of time rummaging near the tank’s bottom and gathering the food scraps that their tank mates have left behind. Sterbai Cory needs dietary supplements even though they are good at cleaning up what is left behind. Only once a week or so should they be provided with high protein foods.
It is better to feed sterbai corys in the evening because this is when they are most active. You should only feed these fish as much food as they can in two to three minutes because you don’t want to overfeed them. When these fish are feeding, it’s crucial to watch them, especially if they’re kept in a communal tank. Sterbai Corys eat near the tank’s bottom, so you should watch out that no other fish eat all of their food before it reaches the substrate.
- Tank Companions
The Sterbai Cory gets along best with other Sterbai Corys in the aquarium. These fish thrive in groups of at least 4 to 6 people. Since Sterbai Corys won’t get in the way or compete with aggressive Betta fish for food or space, they can be kept with them.
As long as they share the same water parameters, you may keep practically any species of fish with your Sterbai Corys. Avoid keeping them alongside any other larger, bottom-dwelling fish, including some Cichlids and Oscars. Your Sterbai Corys could be harassed and stressed out by incompatible fish, which could lead to illness or death.
- Size and Requirements for Tanks
Sterbai Corys should be kept in groups of four to six at the very least. They should be kept in a tank with a minimum capacity of 20 gallons. To suit their scavenging activity, the tank will need to be bigger the more Sterbai Corys you intend to keep together.
- Setup of Tank
When setting up a tank for Sterbai Cory, you need to give great thought to the substrate. Sterbai Cory are scavengers that spend the majority of their time near the tank’s bottom in search of food. To find food, they employ their barbels, which are taste-bud-like organs on the fish. These delicate organs could potentially be harmed by the abrasive substrate or tank edges. For their aquarium, you should use a fine-grained sand substrate. Giving the Sterbai Cory areas to hide requires careful use of décor. To provide them shade, use rocks, plants, and driftwood.
Since they don’t occupy the space at the bottom of their tank, floating plants might be advantageous for them as well. Sterbai Cory spend most of their time in the bottom of the tank, so it’s crucial to provide them enough room to move around there.
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