Katalyst
Sep 10th 2007, 09:05 PM
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Corydoras Sterbai
Common name: Sterba’s Cory, Maze Cory
Scientific name: Corydoras Sterbai
Family: Callichthyidae
Origin: Brazil, South America
Adult size: 2.5 inches
Tank Specs
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH):
PH 6.0-7.6
DH 2-25
Temperature: 75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit/24-28 degrees Celsius
Special Requirements:Sandy or bare bottom substrate to protect their barbels from breaking/wearing down. Tall Plants, rocks and slate to hide under, caves or pots should be added to provide cover and hiding spots.Suitable Tankmates: Small tetras, Discus, Livebearers, Gouramis, Danios, Killifish, P. Bridgesii, Asolene Spixi, Bee Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp, Bristle Nose Pleco's, other cory species.
Minimum Group Size: 6+
Diet: Omnivorous bottom feeder, will accept flakes, sinking pellets, bloodworms, krill, tubifex, shrimp pellets, algae wafers, tropical tablets, frozen/freeze dried foods, brine shrimp, cooked zucchini and cucumber.
Sexing: Females are slightly larger then males and have a more rounded appearance.
Breeding and Reproduction: Heavy rainfall/drops in barometric trigger spawning. Frequent water changes and a slight drop in temperature (5 degrees) can induce spawning.
Corydoras Sterbai
Common name: Sterba’s Cory, Maze Cory
Scientific name: Corydoras Sterbai
Family: Callichthyidae
Origin: Brazil, South America
Adult size: 2.5 inches
Tank Specs
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH):
PH 6.0-7.6
DH 2-25
Temperature: 75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit/24-28 degrees Celsius
Special Requirements:Sandy or bare bottom substrate to protect their barbels from breaking/wearing down. Tall Plants, rocks and slate to hide under, caves or pots should be added to provide cover and hiding spots.Suitable Tankmates: Small tetras, Discus, Livebearers, Gouramis, Danios, Killifish, P. Bridgesii, Asolene Spixi, Bee Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp, Bristle Nose Pleco's, other cory species.
Minimum Group Size: 6+
Diet: Omnivorous bottom feeder, will accept flakes, sinking pellets, bloodworms, krill, tubifex, shrimp pellets, algae wafers, tropical tablets, frozen/freeze dried foods, brine shrimp, cooked zucchini and cucumber.
Sexing: Females are slightly larger then males and have a more rounded appearance.
Breeding and Reproduction: Heavy rainfall/drops in barometric trigger spawning. Frequent water changes and a slight drop in temperature (5 degrees) can induce spawning.