Sterbai corydoras size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 6 cm. The largest on record measured 6.8 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).

Sterbai corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Sterbai corydoras water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 24–30 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Warmer than most Corydoras on LumaReef (21–26 °C).

Sterbai corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 69 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Diamond tetra, Silver hatchetfish, and Bronze corydoras.

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Sterbai corydoras

Corydoras sterbai

A busy bottom forager that stirs the sand and perches on driftwood.

The Sterbai corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 6 cm; the largest on record measured 6.8 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 60 cm long and water at 24–30 °C.

Size: 6 cm
Smallest tank: 60 cm
Temperature: 24–30 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature24–30 °C

pH6.0–7.6

Hardness2–15 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres14 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres40 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres66 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres144 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres266 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres320 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along69 species

and 45 more species

Caution17 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together13 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Largest on record: 6.8 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Rarely traded

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSiluriformes
FamilyCallichthyidae
GenusCorydoras
SpeciesCorydoras sterbai

In other languages

English: Sterba's Cory
German: Sterbas Panzerwels
Russian: Панцирник Штербы
Chinese: 斯特巴氏兵鯰

Quick answers

Sterbai corydoras size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 6 cm. The largest on record measured 6.8 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).
Sterbai corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Sterbai corydoras water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–30 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Warmer than most Corydoras on LumaReef (21–26 °C).
Sterbai corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 69 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Diamond tetra, Silver hatchetfish, and Bronze corydoras.
Sterbai corydoras: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Sterbai corydoras and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.