Sterba's Corys on black sand?

[JPA]

Would Sterba's Corys look good and interesting on black sand substrate? With the black dots I'm worried that they may just kind of blend in and be hard to see. I plan to get 6-8 in a 75 gallon.

I'm in the middle of cycling so am probably overthinking my stocking options while I wait, but any thoughts appreciated!

 

[King Fisher]

They still look good on black sand. Are you looking for a warmer water Cory cat or do you just like Sterba's?

 

[JPA]

They still look good on black sand. Are you looking for a warmer water Cory cat or do you just like Sterba's?

I am looking for a warmer water cory. I will be keeping my temp around 78.5 degrees. I was initially going to get panda corys but learned that they prefer cooler temps.

I would certainly be open to any suggestions though! Thanks!

 

[King Fisher]

IMO Panda's are fine at that temp.

Here's some warmer water Cory's if you're interested........
1. Corydoras Sterbai
2. Bronze Corydoras (68-82)
3. Corydoras Robinae*
4. Corydoras haraldshcultzi
5 Emerald Corydoras
6.Corydoras burgessi
7.Corydoras davidsandsi
8.Corydoras imitator

 

[JPA]

IMO Panda's are fine at that temp.

Here's some warmer water Cory's if you're interested........
1. Corydoras Sterbai
2. Bronze Corydoras (68-82)
3. Corydoras Robinae*
4. Corydoras haraldshcultzi
5 Emerald Corydoras
6.Corydoras burgessi
7.Corydoras davidsandsi
8.Corydoras imitator

Very helpful list, thanks!

 

[King Fisher]

No problem. Let us know what you decide to go with.

The Corydoras Burgessi (axel rod) is similar to a panda and is found in the same Waters as discus.

 

[JPA]

No problem. Let us know what you decide to go with.

The Corydoras Burgessi (axel rod) is similar to a panda and is found in the same Waters as discus.

Will do.

Are any Corydoras supposed to be more active than others?

 

[King Fisher]

Not that I've ever seen. Some of those I've never kept or never seen anyone else keep for first hand knowledge. I'd assume they have very similar behaviors.