{"title":"Specials","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscount applied once added to cart\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sterbai-cory","title":"Sterbai Cory","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSterbai Corydoras \u003c\/b\u003e(Hoplisoma Sterbai formerly Corydoras Sterbai)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eADD 10 TO CART, PAY FOR 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSterbai Corys are an old-time favourite among fish keepers, loved for their striking spots and orange pectoral fins. A fully grown group makes a big visual impact, and people always go \"wow\" when they see them. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Sterbai fact: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThey typically grow to about 6-7cm in length, making them one of the chunkier, more robust cory species. Like with all fish, \u003cstrong\u003ethe larger the tank, the better.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a group of six or more, I recommend a minimum of 120 litres, with good filtration. A longer tank is always better than a tall one, as they use the bottom area the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Cory fact:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese fish must be kept in groups of the same species, as they naturally live in large shoals in the wild. I recommend \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea minimum of six of one kind,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas smaller mixed groups don't give them the security they need. I have seen people keep just three Cory's, and they often fade away one by one from stress. \u003cstrong\u003eProper same-species groups make them feel safe, confident, and active, allowing them to truly thrive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eA variety of good-quality fish food will work perfectly, as long as they sink and actually reach your corys at the bottom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSinking pellets (the pellet I personally recommend is DENNERLE Cookies - special menu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBaby brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOccasional vegetable-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGrindal worms. Feeding these wiggly worms will make your corys feel like they're foraging freely in nature - it's their favourite treat and brings out their happiest, most natural behaviour.  You can even \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eget your own Grindal worm culture right here in my store.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e• pH 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e• Soft–medium hardness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baby Fins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159557161213,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9053\/7981\/files\/BabyFins_Durbanville_CapeTown_TropicalFishStore_CoryDoraSterbai_1.jpg?v=1771215408"},{"product_id":"pepper-cory","title":"Peppered Cory","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeppered or Pepper Cory\u003c\/b\u003e -Hoplisoma paleatum, formerly Corydoras paleatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWAS R50, NOW R40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eADD 10 TO CART, PAY FOR 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeppered corydoras are beautiful, peaceful little bottom dwellers with a natural, wild look, showing off their mottled patterns and green flecks as they explore the tank with endless curiosity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Cory fact:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese fish must be kept in groups of the same species, as they naturally live in large shoals in the wild. 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Feeding these wiggly worms will make your corys feel like they're foraging freely in nature - it's their favourite treat and brings out their happiest, most natural behaviour.  You can even \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eget your own Grindal worm culture right here in my store.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood to know:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCorydoras should ideally be kept on sand, as it's gentle on their sensitive barbels and allows them to sift, dig, and forage naturally, just like they do in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCorys love settling down for little naps under driftwood and tank decor. 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Their peaceful, gentle nature makes them a joy to watch, with no fighting or bullying within the group — something that makes them stand out in the aquarium hobby. They are excellent dither fish, helping shy species such as bristlenose plecos, corydoras, and other timid tank mates feel more confident and active. One of their most charming traits is how interactive they are; they quickly learn to recognize you and will eagerly gather at the glass, especially at feeding time, rushing excitedly for food. It’s a species I feel is still greatly underrated, and many hobbyists are missing out on one of the most enjoyable and rewarding little fish to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat makes them even more fascinating is the fact that Daisy’s Blue Rice Fish are sexually dimorphic (meaning males and females look noticeably different), making them both fascinating and easy to observe. Adult females can often be seen carrying a visible cluster of eggs in the mornings before carefully depositing them among plants or spawning mops. 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