Sterbai Corydoras

Live Fish

R95,00

Beautiful Sterbai Corydoras with striking orange spots on a dark body. Premium bottom dweller.

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SKU: SC-001 Category: Live Fish

📅 Orders ship Monday - Thursday (no weekend shipping)

⏰ Order by Wednesday 10:00 AM for same-week dispatch

🚚 Delivery 1-2 business days nationwide

Description

Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) – one of the most popular and beautiful corydoras species, featuring striking orange spots on a dark grey body. A true classic in the aquarium hobby.

Key Features

🔶 Stunning orange spots on a dark charcoal body
🧹 Active bottom dweller – keeps substrate clean
🕊️ Peaceful and sociable – perfect community fish
🇿🇦 Bred in South Africa

Care Requirements

Scientific Name	Corydoras sterbai
Adult Size	5-6 cm
Minimum Tank Size	60 cm (60 litres)
Temperature	24-28°C
pH Range	6.0-7.5
Diet	Omnivore – sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods
Difficulty	Easy

Tank Setup & Compatibility

Keep in groups of 4+ for best social behaviour. They thrive on soft sand substrate and appreciate planted areas with driftwood for shelter. Excellent tank mates for tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, and peaceful community fish.

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Shipping Information

We take great care in packaging and shipping our live fish. All fish are carefully bagged with oxygen and shipped in insulated boxes to ensure they arrive healthy.

📅 We ship orders Monday through Thursday only. No weekend shipping to avoid delays.
⏰ Order cut-off: Wednesday 10:00 AM for same-week dispatch.
🚚 Delivery typically takes 1-2 business days depending on your location in South Africa.
🐟 Live arrival guaranteed - if your fish arrives DOA, we will replace or refund.
📦 Shipping is via overnight courier to all major centers in South Africa.

Fish Care Tips

When your fish arrive, please acclimate them slowly to your aquarium water temperature and parameters. Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for 15-20 minutes, then gradually add small amounts of your tank water to the bag before releasing.

SJ Aquatics

Sterbai Corydoras