Sturgeon???

[Juanch]

guys, i just saw a pair of sturgeons in a local fish shop here in manila & am quite curious whether it would survive in a tropical climate... has anyone ever tried taking care of one? is it advisable to keep one in a tank or pond? what do you feed it?

 

[dacox]

I would think an unheated pond would be the best option. They may survive for some time in tropical water, but it would not be best for them.

 

[fisher12889]

As far as I know sturgeon are coolwater fish. You may have problems keeping them above 70's

 

[Im4u2nV]

Sturgeon can grow HUGE!!! if u're not planning to give them ample housing for them to grow...u better leave them at the fish store so if u want to watch them, just go to that fish store...

not worth it to bring them home and deprived them of a good natural life...as a monsterfishkeepers from reader...u should know better NOT to do that..

 

[Loubard]

They also need oxigen rich, cooler water and can not swim backwards so you need to make the tank empty, so that they can't get stuck.

 

[Juanch]

oh don't worry about the space coz i have a number of ponds prepared for my arapaima & gar... i'd rather adopt it than allow it fall into the wrong hands who may not know how to handle it... my concern is more on the climate & the food it eats... thanks for the concern tho..

 

[guppy]

Not all sturgeon get huge, the sterlet stays under 3',
keep them below 70 F

 

[davo]

yea like guppy said, it depends on the type of sturgeon. all are coldwater, adn it wont be happy in tropical conditions