Species · Corydoras sterbai (now Hoplisoma sterbai)

Sterbai corydoras: tank size, water and tank mates

Warm-tolerant cory often paired with discus/rams.

Adult size6.8 cm (2.7 in)
Minimum tank20 US gal
Temperature24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
pH6.6–7.6
Temperamentpeaceful
Keep in groups of6+
Swimsbottom
Shrimp & snailsUsually safe

Check a tank with Sterbai corydoras

Good tank mates for Sterbai corydoras

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African butterflyfish · African dwarf frog · Agassiz's dwarf cichlid · Amano shrimp · Assassin snail · Banjo catfish · Betta (male) · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Black skirt tetra · Bleeding heart tetra · Bloodfin tetra · Boeseman's rainbowfish · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Celestial pearl danio · Cherry barb · Cherry shrimp · Chili rasbora · Clown killifish · Clown pleco

Avoid with Sterbai corydoras

Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (aggression) · Demasoni cichlid (aggression) · Dojo loach (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Gold barb (temperature) · Jack Dempsey (aggression) · Jewel cichlid (aggression) · Medaka (temperature) · Oscar (predation) · Paradise fish (temperature) · Pea puffer (aggression) · Rosy barb (temperature) · Senegal bichir (predation) · White cloud mountain minnow (temperature)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.