(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Corydoras Sterna (Albino)
Common Name: Sterbai Corydoras, Sterbai Cory
Adult Size: Up to 2.7 inches
Lifespan: 3 to 4 years
Habitat: Central Brazil and Bolivia, South America
Aquarium Size: 20 gallons, keep them in schools
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 70 - 77°F
- pH Range: 6 - 8
- Water Hardness: 2 - 25
Temperament: Peaceful small schooling catfish
Diet & Nutrition: Feed on small crustaceans, worms and plant matter in the wild. They will go after sinking algae wafers, shrimp pellets, a good flake food or micro pellet food. Make sure they are getting enough to eat if they are being kept with more aggressive eaters like tetras.
Breeding & Spawning: Non guarder, brood hider. They will not tend the eggs.
Gender: When looking at them from the top of the tank, females will be thicker, wider.
Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart