Name
Scientific Name of Fish: Corydoras sterbai
Hobby Name of Fish: Sterbai cory
Method of Reproduction: Egg Scatterer
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: 10-12, multigenerational group. Not sure of sexes, but at least 2 BIG females.
Origin of Parents: Tank raised.
Approximate number of eggs or fry: They'll lay anywhere from 10-30 in a day, at least that I find. Usually they'll spawn for several days and then go on a hiatus.
Date of Hatch or Birth: April-June
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: April-June
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days: Depends on which spawn - Usually about 70-80% of the eggs hatch.
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: If they're alive at 30 they're almost always alive at 60 unless I really screw up.
Aquarium Conditions:
pH (0 to 14): 6-7
General Hardness (ppm)
Average Temperature (F): 80-82
Salinity (if brackish or marine)
Average Nitrate (ppm)
Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons): 40 gallon breeder
Water Source: Tap and RO mix
Water Changes (how much and how often): 50% every 3-4 weeks.
Filtration System(s): Air driven sponges.
Additives (Salt, iron, etc.)
Décor (Please include all that apply):
Live Plants
Wood
Leaves
Caves or Similar Hiding Places
Substrate: None
Lighting Type and Timing: LED strip, 12 hrs/day
Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Flake, pellet, frozen, live blackworms, algae wafers, etc.
Food Fed to Fry and How Often: decapsulated brine shrimp eggs, microworms, vinegar eels.
Hello Becca,
This is to confirm you have received 20 points for your Corydoras sterbai fry.
Thanks,
Raychel