{"product_id":"sterbai-cory-corydoras-sterbai","title":"Sterbai Cory (Corydoras sterbai)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"15235\" data-end=\"15277\"\u003eSterbai Corydoras (\u003cem data-start=\"15257\" data-end=\"15276\"\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15279\" data-end=\"15590\"\u003eSterbai Corydoras are a favorite among Cory keepers for their bold spotted pattern, orange-tinged fins, and peaceful, active bottom-dwelling behavior. They are an excellent choice for community aquariums and planted tanks, especially for hobbyists who want a Cory species that can handle slightly warmer setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15592\" data-end=\"15916\"\u003eAt Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production fish farms. My focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"15918\" data-end=\"15957\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Sterbai Corydoras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"15959\" data-end=\"16183\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"15959\" data-end=\"16014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15961\" data-end=\"16014\"\u003eBeautiful spotted pattern with orange accents on fins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16015\" data-end=\"16049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16017\" data-end=\"16049\"\u003ePeaceful, social bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16050\" data-end=\"16089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16052\" data-end=\"16089\"\u003eGreat for planted community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16090\" data-end=\"16131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16092\" data-end=\"16131\"\u003eActive foragers with fun group behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16132\" data-end=\"16183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16134\" data-end=\"16183\"\u003eExcellent Cory species for warmer community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"16185\" data-end=\"16210\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16212\" data-end=\"16451\"\u003eSterbai Corydoras are peaceful, social fish that should be kept in groups. They spend most of their time foraging the bottom and interacting with each other, and they are best displayed in tanks with open bottom space and smooth substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16453\" data-end=\"16480\"\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16482\" data-end=\"16631\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16482\" data-end=\"16525\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16484\" data-end=\"16525\"\u003eFine sand or smooth substrate (preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16526\" data-end=\"16551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16528\" data-end=\"16551\"\u003eGentle to moderate flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16552\" data-end=\"16570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16554\" data-end=\"16570\"\u003eGood oxygenation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16571\" data-end=\"16608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16573\" data-end=\"16608\"\u003ePlants, driftwood, and shaded areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16609\" data-end=\"16631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16611\" data-end=\"16631\"\u003eStable water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"16633\" data-end=\"16659\"\u003eTank Size (Recommended)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16661\" data-end=\"16828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16661\" data-end=\"16707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16663\" data-end=\"16707\"\u003eSmall group (6+): 20 gallon long recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16708\" data-end=\"16771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16710\" data-end=\"16771\"\u003eBetter long-term group\/community setup: 29 gallons+ preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16772\" data-end=\"16828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16774\" data-end=\"16828\"\u003eLarger mixed community setup: 40 gallon breeder+ ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"16830\" data-end=\"16850\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16852\" data-end=\"16986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16852\" data-end=\"16874\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16854\" data-end=\"16874\"\u003eIdeal range: 75–80°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16875\" data-end=\"16916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16877\" data-end=\"16916\"\u003eMany hobbyists keep them around 76–78°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16917\" data-end=\"16986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16919\" data-end=\"16986\"\u003eA stable temperature is more important than chasing an exact number\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"16988\" data-end=\"17016\"\u003eTank Mates (Good Choices)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17018\" data-end=\"17140\"\u003eBest tank mates are peaceful fish that won’t harass them and are compatible with their warmer preferred temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17142\" data-end=\"17170\"\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17172\" data-end=\"17338\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17172\" data-end=\"17201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17174\" data-end=\"17201\"\u003eAngelfish (peaceful setups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17202\" data-end=\"17221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17204\" data-end=\"17221\"\u003eRummy nose tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17222\" data-end=\"17239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17224\" data-end=\"17239\"\u003eCardinal tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17240\" data-end=\"17279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17242\" data-end=\"17279\"\u003eBolivian rams (in appropriate setups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17280\" data-end=\"17317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17282\" data-end=\"17317\"\u003ePeaceful rainbowfish (larger tanks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17318\" data-end=\"17338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17320\" data-end=\"17338\"\u003eBristlenose plecos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17340\" data-end=\"17346\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17348\" data-end=\"17443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17348\" data-end=\"17369\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17350\" data-end=\"17369\"\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17370\" data-end=\"17387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17372\" data-end=\"17387\"\u003eLarge predators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17388\" data-end=\"17401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17390\" data-end=\"17401\"\u003eFin-nippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17402\" data-end=\"17443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17404\" data-end=\"17443\"\u003eRough substrate that can damage barbels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"17445\" data-end=\"17455\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17457\" data-end=\"17576\"\u003eSterbai Corydoras thrive on a varied diet and should be intentionally fed sinking foods, not left to survive on scraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17578\" data-end=\"17596\"\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17598\" data-end=\"17822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17598\" data-end=\"17635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17600\" data-end=\"17635\"\u003eHigh-quality sinking pellets\/wafers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17636\" data-end=\"17699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17638\" data-end=\"17699\"\u003eFrozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, blackworms as treats)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17700\" data-end=\"17768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17702\" data-end=\"17768\"\u003eLive foods (optional, but excellent for conditioning and breeding)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17769\" data-end=\"17822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17771\" data-end=\"17822\"\u003eSupplemental finely crushed foods that sink quickly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"17824\" data-end=\"17872\"\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17874\" data-end=\"18036\"\u003eWhen you purchase from me, you’re getting fish that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"18038\" data-end=\"18202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18038\" data-end=\"18051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18040\" data-end=\"18051\"\u003eFish health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18052\" data-end=\"18067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18054\" data-end=\"18067\"\u003eClean systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18068\" data-end=\"18186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18070\" data-end=\"18186\"\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high quality sinking foods, live baby brine shrimp, frozen foods, and other quality foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18187\" data-end=\"18202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18189\" data-end=\"18202\"\u003eParasite free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18204\" data-end=\"18243\"\u003eThat matters—especially with Corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"18245\" data-end=\"18271\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18273\" data-end=\"18430\"\u003eLive fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537025810606,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/sterbai-cory-corydoras-sterbai","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}