Beluga Sturgeon
NameBeluga Sturgeon
Scientific NameHuso huso
Common NamesBeluga Sturgeon, European Sturgeon, Great Sturgeon
FamilyAcipenseridae
OriginCaspian Sea, Black Sea, Adriatic Sea, Azov Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50000
Max Size (Inches)240
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)40-70
pH Range6.5-8.0
Description
The Beluga Sturgeon is one of the largest and longest-lived fish species, known for its impressive size and distinctive elongated snout with barbels. This anadromous fish spends most of its life in brackish or saltwater before migrating to freshwater rivers to spawn. Due to its immense size and specialized care requirements, it is exclusively suited for public aquariums or very large, specialized ponds.
