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Shovelnose Sturgeon Tank Mates & Compatibility

Shovelnose Sturgeon

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size85 cm
Temperature10–22°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Shovelnose Sturgeon & Iridescent Shark

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Jack Dempsey

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Jaguar Cichlid

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Parachromis managuensis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Oryzias latipes

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Japen Rainbowfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Melanotaenia japenensis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Jurupari Eartheater

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Satanoperca jurupari

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Melanotaenia kamaka

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Kenyi Cichlid

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Maylandia lombardoi

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Keyhole Cichlid

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Kissing Gourami

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Kiunga Blue Eye

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Kiunga ballochi

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Knight Goby

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Koi

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Ideal Tank Mates
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Kribensis

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Kuhli Loach

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Pangio kuhlii

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Lacerda Cory C015

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Pelangia mbutaensis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Glossolepis wanamensis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Largemouth Bass

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Heterandria formosa

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful