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Scaphirhynchus platorynchus
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| Shovelnose Sturgeon | |
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| Shovelnose Sturgeon | |
| Species | Scaphirhynchus platorynchus |
| Family | Acipenseridae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,703.435 liters 1,703,435.301 mL 450 US Gallons (1703.4L) |
| Size | 39.37 in
95-100 cm (37.4-39.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 289.15 K 60.8 °F 520.47 °R 296.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
20-43 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Shovelnose Sturgeon
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Notes
- This fish is considered an endangered species and therefore is restricted in terms of international trade[1].
