Corydoras Sterbai Catfish

Corydoras Sterbai Catfish - A Striking Spotted Schooler for the Community Tank

The Corydoras Sterbai Catfish is instantly recognisable by its bold white-spotted body with bright orange pectoral fins, one of the most eye-catching corydoras varieties available to Australian aquarists. This peaceful bottom-dweller spends its day sifting through soft substrate, its barbels sweeping for scraps of food while its patterned flanks stand out beautifully against dark aquarium gravel.

Naturally social, Corydoras Sterbai are happiest in a tight-knit shoal of their own kind, where their characteristic darting movements and resting-on-their-fins behaviour are on full display. They are a hardy, adaptable species that tolerates a wide range of established aquarium conditions, making them a reliable addition for new and experienced keepers alike.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: 3-4 cm juveniles
• Adult Size: 5-7 cm
• Tank Size: 60 L minimum, keep in a group of 6 or more
• Temperament: Peaceful, social bottom-dwelling schooler
• Temperature: 22-26°C
• pH: 6.0-7.5
• Difficulty: Easy

Ideal Habitat and Care

A soft sand substrate is important to protect this species' sensitive barbels, and a settled, well-planted tank with a tight-knit group of its own kind lets it display its natural schooling behaviour.

• Temperature: 22-26°C
• pH: 6.0-7.5
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate
• Maintenance: Regular partial water changes with stable, cycled parameters

Diet

A varied diet keeps this species in top condition and colour.

• Sinking pellets or wafers as a staple
• Frozen bloodworm for extra protein
• Frozen daphnia for variety

Compatibility

Corydoras Sterbai are a peaceful schooling species best kept in numbers alongside other calm community fish.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Other corydoras
• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Gourami

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.