Sterba's corydoras (Corydoras sterbai)

Familia: Callichthyidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los calictíidos, originario de Sudamérica (sur de Brasil y Bolivia). Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 21–25 °C
pH: 6–8
Dureza GH: 2–25 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 4.8–6.8 cm
Tanque mínimo: 68 L
Capa de nado: Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 6+
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 南美洲（巴西南部和玻利维亚）

Descripción de la especie

Corydoras sterbai is a Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 4.8–6.8 cm of adult fish at 21–25 °C. Related profiles: Corydoras aeneus, Corydoras paleatus, Corydoras panda.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Fine sand
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Sterba's corydoras?

Fácil de cuidar. Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Sterba's corydoras?

Mantén el agua a 21–25 °C. 21–25 °C recorded range. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Sterba's corydoras y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 4.8–6.8 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low; keep 6+. Acuario mínimo de 68 L.

¿Qué come Sterba's corydoras?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Sterba's corydoras con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Sterba's corydoras?

Su hábitat natural es 南美洲（巴西南部和玻利维亚）, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.

¿Cómo se reproduce Sterba's corydoras?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.