Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus)

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The Sterlet is an elegant sturgeon species suitable for large, well-maintained garden ponds. This peaceful bottom-dwelling fish is admired for its distinctive appearance and graceful swimming style.

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The Sterlet is one of the smaller sturgeon species and is well known for its elegant appearance, elongated body and distinctive rows of bony scutes. It is a popular pond fish that requires excellent water quality and plenty of swimming space.

Sterlets are active bottom-feeders that use their sensitive barbels to locate food. They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other pond species of similar requirements.

Scientific name: Acipenser ruthenus
Common name: Sterlet
Origin: Eastern Europe and Western Asia
Size: typically 60–100 cm, occasionally over 120 cm
Minimum pond size: large, well-filtered pond
Temperature: 4–25 °C
pH: 6.5–8.0
Diet: sturgeon pellets, sinking foods and other protein-rich foods
Behaviour: peaceful bottom-dweller
Difficulty: intermediate