Shovelnose Sturgeon & Alligator Pleco
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful
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Shovelnose Sturgeon Tank Mates & Compatibility
Shovelnose Sturgeon
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size85 cm
Temperature10–22°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo or group
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Shovelnose Sturgeon & Altifrons Eartheater
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Geophagus altifrons
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Altolamprologus Calvus
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Altolamprologus calvus
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Altolamprologus Compressiceps
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Altolamprologus compressiceps
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Altum Angel
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Pterophyllum altum
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Amano Shrimp
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Caridina multidentata
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Amazon Leaf Fish
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Amazon Puffer
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Colomesus asellus
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & American Grass Shrimp
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Angelicus Botia
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Botia kubotai
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Angelicus Pleco L073
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Hypancistrus sp. L073
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Angfa Rainbowfish
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Melanotaenia angfa
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Antennae Stingray
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Plesiotrygon iwamae
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Black-Chin
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma allpahuayo
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Broad-banded
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma breitbinden
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Mamoré
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma erythrura
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma erythrura
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma barlowi
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Orange-tail
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Parrot
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful
Shovelnose Sturgeon & Apistogramma atahualpa
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Apistogramma atahualpa
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful