{"product_id":"sterbai-cory-catfish-corydoras-sterbai-tank-bred","title":"Sterbai Cory Catfish | Corydoras sterbai - Tank Bred","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSterbai Cory Catfish (\u003cem\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognizable and attractive Corydoras species in the aquarium hobby. It features a \u003cstrong\u003edark body covered with bright white spots and distinctive orange coloration on the pectoral and pelvic fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it stand out among other Corydoras species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil in the Guaporé River basin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sterbai Corydoras inhabit slow-moving rivers and tributaries with sandy substrates and dense vegetation. 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