Corydoras sterbai
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Sterbai Cory — Uncle Joe’s Grade, Florida‑Settled, Zero‑Nonsense Quality
Thick armor plates, bright white spotting, and that signature “marching‑band” energy — Sterbai Corys are the tank‑bottom hype crew. Ours aren’t stressed imports or mystery‑farm gambles. These are Florida‑settled, slow‑grown, fully conditioned Corydoras sterbai raised the way we do everything at the Shed: clean water, real food, and zero shortcuts.
⭐ What Makes Our Sterbai Different
Chunky, confident, and eating like champs
Raised and conditioned right here in Florida — no import crash‑and‑burn
Fully quarantined and Shed‑approved before they ever hit your cart
True community fish with that classic Sterbai sparkle and pattern
Species Care
💧 Water
Temp: 76–82°F
pH: 6.4–7.6
GH: 4–12
KH: 2–8
Clean, oxygen‑rich water keeps barbels healthy and patterns crisp
🏡 Tank
20g+ minimum, 40g+ ideal for a proper group
Keep 5–8+ so they stay confident and active
Fine sand bottom, open swimming lanes, plants/hardscape on the edges
Moderate flow + strong, clean filtration
🍽️ Food
Sinking wafers or micro‑pellets
Frozen/live: bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia
Offer small portions 1–2× daily
Varied diet boosts color and activity
🧬 Behavior
Peaceful bottom schoolers
Active, social, and steady when kept in groups
Great with calm community fish
Avoid large, nippy, or long‑fin bullies
🐣 Breeding
Egg scatterers
Use marbles/mops or dense plants
Cooler water changes + heavy feeding help trigger spawning
Remove adults if you want fry survival