Fifteen-spined Stickleback
NameFifteen-spined Stickleback
Scientific NameSpinachia spinachia
Common NamesFifteen-spined Stickleback, Sea Stickleback
FamilyGasterosteidae
OriginNorth Atlantic Ocean, European coasts, Baltic Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)8.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesColdwater gobies, Coldwater blennies, Other hardy coldwater marine fish
Description
The Fifteen-spined Stickleback is a slender, elongated marine fish characterized by its long snout and a series of 14-16 sharp dorsal spines. It typically inhabits rocky shores and seagrass beds, feeding on small invertebrates.
