Acipenser brevirostrum
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| Shortnose Sturgeon | |
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| Shortnose Sturgeon | |
| Species | Acipenser brevirostrum |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,892.706 liters 1,892,705.89 mL 500 US Gallons (1892.7L) |
| Size | 57.087 in
143-145 cm (56.3-57.1") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 291.483 K 18.333 °C 524.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
30-60 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Shortnose Sturgeon
[edit] Species Note
- This fish is listed on the ICUN Red List as endangered in the wild and therefore is unlikely to be available to the pet trade. As with many Sturgeons, this species' eggs are suitable for caviar which may have contributed to their decline in the wild.
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Bottom dweller.
[edit] Diet
- Feeds on invertebrates and small fish.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Acipenser brevirostrum
| Availability | Rare |
| Common name | Shortnose Sturgeon |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Family | Acipenseridae + |
| Foods | Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 57.087 in (145 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 60 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 500 US Gallon (1,892.706 liters, 1,892,705.89 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 291.483 K (18.333 °C, 65 °F, 524.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Acipenser brevirostrum |
