Our Guide To Keeping False Bandit Cory Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Corydoras sterbai
   • Common name: False Bandit Cory
   • Family: Callichthyidae
   • Origin: South America, Brazil
   • Adult length: 6 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 7 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • False Bandit Corys prefer a tank with soft substrate like sand or fine gravel to sift through in search of food.
   • They appreciate hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and plants like Java Moss or Anubias.

3. Water Parameters:

   • False Bandit Corys prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle water flow is suitable for False Bandit Corys, so choose a filter that provides gentle filtration without strong currents.

5. Diet:

   • False Bandit Corys are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Offer them a balanced diet consisting of high-quality sinking pellets or granules as a staple.
   • Supplement their diet with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to provide essential nutrients.

6. Tank mates:

   • False Bandit Corys are peaceful bottom-dwelling fish and can be kept with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, small peaceful cichlids, and non-aggressive bottom dwellers.
   • Avoid keeping them with large or aggressive fish species that may intimidate or harass them.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • False Bandit Corys are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least 6 individuals to thrive and display their natural behaviors.
   • They are peaceful and make excellent additions to community tanks.