{"product_id":"albino-sterbai-cory-catfish-corydoras-sterbai","title":"Albino Sterbai Cory Catfish (Corydoras sterbai)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eSterbai Cory Catfish — \u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"96\"\u003ePolka-dot precision with nonstop bottom energy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eThe Sterbai Cory Catfish is one of the most recognizable and sought-after Corydoras species in the hobby. Its deep charcoal to dark brown body is covered in crisp white polka-dot spotting, while the pectoral fins glow with subtle orange accents. 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data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more strongly recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine sand (preferred) or smooth gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driftwood, plants, shaded resting areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" 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