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<b>Common Names:</b> Sterba's Cory, Sterbai Cory, Sterba's Corydoras
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Corydoras sterbai</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Callichthyidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.2-7.8 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 70-77°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 0-15 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 5 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 3 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> During breeding, the male will clamp the barbels of the female during the fertilization process. The female will carry the eggs to their final destination by using a special pouch located under her ventral fins. The eggs are then attached to a plant leaf or other smooth surface. After 3-5 days, the eggs will hatch.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Angelfish, Barbs, Bettas, Danios/Minnows, Discus, Fancy Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppies, Hatchets, Killifish, Loaches, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Suckermouth Catfish, Swordtails, and Tetras.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> A dark, soft-bottom aquarium shared with upper to mid-water dwelling species. A sparse array of plants, tepid clear water with some current, and allowance for plenty of free-swimming space will provide an optimal environment.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Brazil, South America, Upper Rio Guapore
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