Common Name
Sterbai Cory 'Guaporé'
Scientific name
Hoplisoma sterbai
Collection
Rio Guaporé system, Brazil and Bolivia
Origin and Habitat
Collected from the upper Rio Guaporé and connected floodplain channels on the Brazil and Bolivia border. This region features warm clearwater to lightly tea tinted streams with very low hardness, fine pale sand, leaf litter, and submerged roots. Sterbai Corys sift in gentle margins where current is modest and oxygen is high, often under dappled shade from overhanging vegetation. Wild fish experience seasonal pulses that bring cooler rain and fresh leaf fall, which loads the substrate with micro life.
Temperature and Water Conditions
Preferred range is 76 to 82 F, which is 24 to 28 C. Wild
FAQ
What is the natural water temperature range for Sterbai Cory ‘Guaporé’?
The preferred temperature range is 76 to 82 F (24 to 28 C).
Where is Sterbai Cory ‘Guaporé’ originally from?
It is collected from the upper Rio Guaporé and connected floodplain channels along the Brazil and Bolivia border.
What kind of habitat do Sterbai Corys prefer in the wild?
They are found in warm, clearwater to lightly tea-tinted streams with very low hardness, fine pale sand, leaf litter, and submerged roots. They inhabit gentle margins with modest current and high oxygen levels, often under dappled shade from overhanging vegetation.
William Hart –
The fish are active and colorful. I kept them in a 20-gallon tank with soft, sandy substrate and gentle flow. They seem to thrive in the warm water conditions and enjoy the leaf litter. Easy to care for and very peaceful in the community.
Connor Fisher –
They adapt well to my tank setup. I added driftwood and fine sand, and they spend time near the surface. Water parameters are stable, and they don’t seem stressed. A good choice for a beginner aquarist.
Megan Paige –
These corydoras are active and curious. I noticed they dig in the sand and feed on the microorganisms. The tank water stays clear, and they coexist well with other peaceful fish.