Corydoras Sterbai 3cm
Corydoras Sterbai 3cm is a peaceful, bottom‑dwelling catfish with striking white spots on a dark body and bright orange pectoral fins. Perfect for community and discus tanks, Corydoras Sterbai 3cm are hardy schooling fish that keep the substrate tidy while adding constant activity and character to the lower levels of your aquarium.
Appearance & Behaviour of Corydoras Sterbai 3cm
- Dark brown to black base colour with crisp white spotting
- Bright orange or yellowish pectoral fins
- Short barbels used to sift through the substrate for food
- Constant, busy schooling behaviour along the bottom
Tank Requirements for Corydoras Sterbai 3cm
- Tank size: From ~80L+ for a small group, larger tanks preferred for bigger schools
- Substrate: Soft sand or smooth, fine gravel to protect their sensitive barbels
- Décor: Driftwood, rocks and plants to create shaded, secure areas
- Flow: Gentle to moderate, with good oxygenation
- Temperature: around 24–28°C – Corydoras Sterbai 3cm is one of the best corys for warmer tanks, including discus setups
- pH: roughly 6.0–7.5
- Soft to medium hardness
Ideal Tank Mates for Corydoras Sterbai 3cm
- Planted community tanks with tetras, rasboras, gouramis and dwarf cichlids
- Warm‑water setups, including discus and angelfish tanks
- Shrimp and snail communities, provided there is enough food and cover
- Large, predatory fish that may view them as food
- Very aggressive or boisterous species that dominate the bottom
Feeding Corydoras Sterbai 3cm
- Sinking catfish pellets or wafers as a staple
- Frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, blackworm and daphnia for variety and conditioning
- Occasional high‑quality flake or micro pellets that reach the bottom
Great Bottom Dwellers for Warm Community & Discus Tanks
- Striking spotted pattern and orange fins that stand out in planted tanks
- Peaceful schooling behaviour that adds life to the lower levels
- Compatible with many community and discus setups when water quality is kept high
Corydoras Sterbai 3cm



