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Sterba's Cory
Hoplisoma sterbai
Pale dots cover a dark head, with orange along the leading pectoral-fin edges.
- Adult length
- Up to 6.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 24–28 °C
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- pH
- 6–7.6
- Hardness
- 1–15 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits small tributaries, creeks, pools and flooded forest.
Provide a group, clean bottom space and varied food.
Appearance and identification
B. haraldschultzi has darker head markings on a paler background and a longer snout. This colour comparison does not apply directly to albino forms.
Floor and movement space
A 45 × 30 cm base is suggested; allow for adult group size, foraging space and layout.
Aquarium environment
Leave clean, smooth substrate and open foraging space. These fish still need deliberate feeding.
Diet and feeding
Provide suitably sized sinking food and a varied diet; leftovers are not enough.
Same-species behaviour
Keep at least six.
Compatibility limits
Choose appropriately sized peaceful companions. Small shrimp may be eaten.
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