{"product_id":"sterba","title":"Sterbai Corydoras Catfish – Tank-Bred in Texas | Peaceful Bottom Cleaner, 1.0–1.5 in Juveniles","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eSterbai Corydoras are a peaceful, active, and classic Corydoras species known for their bold spotted body pattern, orange pectoral fins, and constant schooling behavior. Their attractive contrast and hardy nature make them one of the most popular Corydoras for planted tanks, discus tanks, and peaceful community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThese fish are \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"462\"\u003etank-bred in Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a stronger and better-acclimated option compared with many imported Corydoras. They are small, hardy, and social bottom-dwelling catfish that spend their time exploring the substrate, sifting through sand, and schooling with other Corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe fish currently available are juveniles around \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e1.0–1.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adult Sterbai Corydoras typically reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e2.25–2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterbai Corydoras, Sterba’s Cory, Sterbai Cory Catfish\u003cbr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.25–2.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eCurrent Sale Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.0–1.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-dweller\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 5+ years with good care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eSterbai Corydoras do best in a mature aquarium with clean, stable water. They should be kept in groups because they are social fish and become more confident and active when kept with their own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more strongly recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–82°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or smooth fine gravel preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, guppies, endlers, discus, angelfish, small peaceful gouramis, shrimp, snails, and other Corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eSterbai Corydoras are one of the better Corydoras choices for slightly warmer community tanks, which is why they are often kept with discus and other warm-water peaceful fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eAvoid sharp gravel because Corydoras use their barbels to search the substrate for food. A soft sand bottom is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eCorydoras are not “trash cleaners” and should be fed directly. They enjoy a varied diet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eSinking pellets, bottom feeder tablets, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, blackworms, Repashy, and high-quality micro pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eThey will help pick up leftover food, but they still need their own sinking foods to stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eWhy Choose These Corydoras?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eThese Sterbai Corydoras are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eTank-bred in Texas\u003cbr data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003ePeaceful and beginner-friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eGreat for planted and community tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eGood for warmer peaceful aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eNaturally active schooling bottom fish\u003cbr data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003eClassic spotted Corydoras with orange fins\u003cbr data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eRaised locally and acclimated to aquarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eCorydoras should be kept in groups, not alone. 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