Species Profile
Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
75–84°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, wafers
Notes
Black body covered in white pinhead spots, with bright orange pectoral fin rays. Tolerates the warm water (80-84°F) that discus and rams need; one of the few corys that pairs comfortably with those species.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Sterbai Corydoras
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Sterbai Corydorasin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Angelfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bristlenose Pleco
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lambchop Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Scissortail Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Sailfin Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yoyo Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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