Primorsky Aquarium Welcomes a Giant Red King Crab and Bonding Sturgeon

The Primorsky Aquarium has added a new resident to its exhibits. A red king crab, known for surviving at depths over 500 metres, has joined the collection. Visitors can now see it alongside other Far Eastern species in the main building. The aquarium is also home to some of the world’s largest freshwater fish. Its kaluga sturgeon have grown to three metres in length. These fish arrived at the facility 14 years ago, when they were just three years old and 70 centimetres long.

The sturgeon have developed a bond with their carers. Divers hand-feed them cut fish, and the largest individual recognises the staff. It eagerly swims over for treats, leaving no leftover food on the tank floor.

Kaluga sturgeon are long-lived creatures. They reach maturity between 18 and 20 years of age and can live for up to 80 years. The red king crab is now on display in the aquarium’s main building. The kaluga sturgeon continue to thrive under the care of the staff. Both species highlight the diversity of Far Eastern marine life at the Primorsky Aquarium.