Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Corydoras Sterbai's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Corydoras Sterbai.
What Corydoras Sterbai costs in South Africa
13 price points from 8 shops over 90 days
R57
cheapest of 7 shops today
↤ R64med R80R132
Great price−29%Up 21.9% versus the previous two months
SA median R80 across 8 shops over the last 90 days.
9 shops
S
Sacred Aquatics
South Africa
R57
In stock
H
Heldereef
South Africa
R65
In stock
S
Silverstream Aquatics
South Africa
R75
In stock
4
4M Fish
South Africa
R75
In stock
A
Aquatic Pets SA
South Africa
R85
In stock
A
Aqua Empire
South Africa
R95
In stock
S
Saturn Shrimp
South Africa
R135
In stock
C
Coastal Pets
South Africa
R95
Sold out
M
MC Merwe
South Africa
R120
Sold out
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Sterba's Cory is a highly attractive species with a dark body covered in a fine pattern of white spots, and bright orange pectoral fins. They are a bit more sensitive to water quality than other common corys and prefer warmer temperatures. Their striking pattern makes them a standout in any community tank.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
moderate
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Corydoras Sterbai healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–29°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Corydoras Sterbai is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Corydoras Sterbai is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Corydoras Sterbai vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R57–275 · Average: R99
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Real pairwise verdicts for Corydoras Sterbai, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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