Atlantic Sturgeon Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Atlantic Sturgeon in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquariums; requires extremely large public aquaria or specialized research facilities.
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other large, peaceful fish in appropriate environments, but their size and specific needs make cohabitation challenging outside of specialized settings.
• Special requirements: Requires vast amounts of space, specialized filtration for large bioloads, and a diet of benthic invertebrates. Not a species for private aquarists due to its size, longevity, and protected status.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-25°C (50-77°F)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

Moderate to hard (100-300 ppm)

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