Sterba’s Cory

Sterba’s Cory

Corydoras sterbai

A rare corydoras that tolerates high temperatures. One of the few bottom dwellers that can live with discus.

Temp 24~30°CpH 6~7.5GH 2~12Adult 6 cmGroup 5+Min. tank 60 LSwims bottomPrice $5.71

How many fit in each tank?

The largest group where none died in 90 days. Tap water · black sand · bacteria starter on day 1 · fish added on day 10 · 25% weekly water changes.

30 cm cubeNot recommended — needs 60 L or more
45 cm standardNot recommended — needs 60 L or more
60 cm standard
7
90 cm standard
10
120 cm standard
11
120 cm large
14
Run a 60 cm standard tank with 7 yourself →

Don’t keep with

The same rules the engine uses for tankmates.

Good tankmates

No eating or bullying either way, with plenty of overlap in temperature and pH. Fish that swim at a different level come first.

The numbers on this page come from the Water Kiwoogi simulator model; real tanks can differ.