{"product_id":"sterbai-cory","title":"Sterbai Cory – Corydoras sterbai","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterbai Cory, Sterba's Cory\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sterbai Cory is a beautiful and peaceful freshwater catfish recognized by its \u003cstrong\u003edark body covered in contrasting cream-white spots and warm orange coloration on the pectoral fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its intricate pattern and active bottom-dwelling behavior make it one of the most attractive Cory species for planted and community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Sterbai Cory's biggest advantages is its \u003cstrong\u003etolerance for warmer water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared with many commonly kept Corys, Sterbai are particularly well suited to warm tropical community setups and are a popular bottom-dwelling companion for fish such as Discus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5–3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep Sterbai Corys in a mature, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of bottom area. Fine sand or another smooth substrate is recommended to provide a comfortable surface for their natural foraging behavior. Plants, driftwood, rocks, shaded areas, and open areas along the substrate create an excellent environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterbai Corys are highly social and should be kept with others of their own kind. A \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to encourage natural, confident social and foraging behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of quality sinking pellets or wafers supplemented with appropriately sized frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Like other Corys, Sterbai should \u003cstrong\u003enot be treated simply as cleanup fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and require regular feeding of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for peaceful tropical community aquariums with compatible species such as tetras, rasboras, peaceful dwarf cichlids, Discus, and other non-aggressive fish that share similar water requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, coloration, markings, and sex naturally vary between individual fish. The fish you receive may differ slightly from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual fish and discounted group options are available. For their long-term social well-being, we recommend keeping Sterbai Corys in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe's Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52558747140376,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52558747173144,"sku":null,"price":28.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":52558747205912,"sku":null,"price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/sterbai2.png?v=1787499688","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/sterbai-cory","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}