Sterba's corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
Family : Callichthyidae
Sterba's corydoras is a small armored catfish very popular in aquariums, recognizable by its black spots on a light background.
Description
Corydoras sterbai grows up to 6 cm. Its body is stocky, covered with bony plates. The base color is beige to light orange with irregular black spots. The fins are translucent with black stripes. It has sensory barbels around the mouth. It is a gregarious and peaceful fish that lives in schools. It can breathe atmospheric air through its vascularized intestine. Its substrate-sifting behavior is typical of Corydoras.
Habitat
Region :
This fish inhabits clear, shallow waters of tributaries of the Rio Araguaia and Rio Tocantins. It is found on sandy or muddy bottoms, often among roots and submerged vegetation. The water is soft, acidic, and low in minerals.
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Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Keep a group of at least 5 individuals in a tank of at least 80 L. Water should be soft (GH 3-8), acidic (pH 6.0-6.5) and at a temperature of 24-28°C. A fine sand substrate is essential to protect their barbels. Provide hiding places (roots, plants). They are omnivorous: accept pellets, tablets, bloodworms, artemia. Avoid strong currents. Sensitive to nitrates, keep NO3 < 10 mg/L. Compatible with most small peaceful fish.
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