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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 & Channel Catfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Checker Barb

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Checkerboard Cichlid

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chequered Rainbowfish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Cherry Barb

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Cherry Shrimp

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Neocaridina davidi

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chili Rasbora

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chipokae Mbuna

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chocolate Cichlid

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chocolate Gourami

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Loricaria cataphracta

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Christmas Fulu

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Chuco Cichlid

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Chuco godmanni

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Clown Killifish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Clown Knifefish

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Clown Loach

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Clown Pleco (L104)

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Panaqolus maccus

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Shovelnose Sturgeon & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Scaphirhynchus platorynchus · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Shovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive