So I just read an article about the keetenai white sturgeon and how it is on the brink of extinction due to lack of spawning, n the whole time I thought, just bring in some experienced mfk'ers n they will produce in no time hahaha. Im sure its more complicated than that but sad to see an amazing fish go out like that.
Kootenai White Sturgeon
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They require a heavy current to spawn. This has been the downfall of sturgeon here in idaho as the dams have reduced runoff flows and blocked up natural spawning grounds. There are efforts however to breed this fish.. you can find info on the csi breeding programs in partnership with several hatcheries in southern idaho
Id like to get a sturgeon or two in preparation for my monster build when I move. What species are available out there? Anyone on MFK have sturgeon?
I asked my LFS to see if they can order sterlets. I know they are popular in ponds in europe. i could only handle one or two 6 inchers right now but in a few months when i move im doing a pond and a 5000g build
Sterlets are the only really decent one for aquariums, they stay the smallest and have the highest tmperatire tolerance. Before my tank explosion killed it, I have a 12" one in with my aros and polypterus.