AcipenseridaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Acipenser ruthenus Sterlet Sturgeon 20-25cm
Acipenser ruthenus
Origin: Eastern Europe
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Water Parameters
Temperature4–22 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8.5
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GH (Hardness)8–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)4–12 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 100 cm
- Min Tank
- 5000 L
- Lifespan
- 20–30
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful bottom-feeder
About
Acipenser ruthenus (Sterlet Sturgeon) is the smallest sturgeon species, making it the most suitable for large garden ponds. A prehistoric bottom-dweller that forages for invertebrates and benefits pond ecology.
Care Guide
pH 7.0–8.5, temp 4–22°C. Requires very large pond (5000L+) with excellent oxygenation. Bottom feeder — feed sinking sturgeon pellets. Will overwinter safely in deep Belgian ponds.
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