Acipenser ruthenus
Acipenser ruthenus
Sterlet
Temp (°F) pH dGH Adult Size Primary Diet Swimming Zone
50-65 7.0-7.5 15-20 39" Carnivore Bottom
Origin Europe and Siberia; Tributaries of the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Baltic Sea and Polar Sea.
Social Behaviour Peaceful.
Remarks Due to their adult size, only juveniles are suitable for the aquarium however, adults can be kept in outdoor pond assuming climate is suitable.
The name Sterlet refers to the small bony starts found on the skin.
Feed live foods, particularly fly larvae, bloodworms, snails and small fish.
Photo Credit Photo Credit : Johnny Jensen's Photo Library
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