{"title":"Sturgeon and Sterlet","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"diamond-back-sturgeon","title":"Diamond Back Sturgeon 6-8\" Live Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Back Sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), also known as the Russian Sturgeon, is a large, prehistoric-looking bottom-dweller characterized by distinct diamond-shaped, bony scutes along its back. Popular in large ponds, they have a long nose (rostrum), dark-colored back, and pale belly, often reaching 1–2 meters in length. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Appearance\u003cbr\u003eColoration: Typically dark blue, grey, or black on top with a white\/cream underside.\u003cbr\u003eScutes: Rows of pale, starry bony platelets (scutes) run along the body, resembling diamonds, which are more pronounced in younger fish.\u003cbr\u003eShape: Torpedo-shaped with a blunt, rounded snout and a long, slender body.\u003cbr\u003eSize: Can grow over 2 meters, though commonly 1–1.5 meters in large garden ponds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Characteristics and Habitat\u003cbr\u003eBehavior: Active, bottom-feeding fish that must constantly swim to breathe.\u003cbr\u003eWater Needs: Requires fast-moving, clean, and very well-oxygenated water, sensitive to poor quality.\u003cbr\u003eLifespan: Can live for 50–100 years in suitable environments.\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Carnivorous, feeding on worms, crustaceans, and small fish. In ponds, they require specialized sinking pellets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePond Care Requirements\u003cbr\u003eSize: Needs a very large pond, ideally with a volume over 1,000 litres, as they grow quickly.\u003cbr\u003eConditions: Requires strong filtration and a, clean, debris-free bottom to avoid entanglement in algae.\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: Cold-water species, but require extra oxygenation during the summer months\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newlyn-pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56176708747643,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/9656\/8730\/files\/diamond-back-sturgeon-6-8-live-fish-rn-image-picker-lib-temp-b28c23e7-e625-4f19-9e3b-95d48c1bd6dc-newlyn-pets-newlyn-pets-2594860.jpg?v=1774683560"},{"product_id":"siberian-sturgeon-8-10-live-fish","title":"Siberian Sturgeon 8-10\" Live Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) is a large, long-lived, bottom-dwelling fish native to major Russian river basins, characterized by a long, pointed snout, five rows of bony scutes, and a gray-brown to black back. Growing up to 2m and 200kg in the wild, this species is highly valued in aquaculture for its caviar and meat. \u003cbr\u003eKey Characteristics and Biology\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: They are long and slender, typically dark grey-brown to black on top with a whitish\/yellowish underbelly. They have four barbels in front of their mouth and an elongated, slightly upturned snout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize \u0026amp; Lifespan: They can live for over 60 years. While they can reach 2m in the wild, captive specimens in ponds often reach 1m-1.5m. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Behavior: Native to rivers flowing into the Arctic Ocean, such as the Ob, Yenisei, and Lena, they are generally freshwater residents, though they can be found in brackish waters. They are slow-moving bottom feeders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Carnivorous, feeding on benthic organisms like crustaceans and chironomid larvae. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReproduction and Farming\u003cbr\u003eSexual Maturity: These fish mature late, with males maturing between 11–24 years and females between 20–28 years.\u003cbr\u003eCaviar: Known for high-quality caviar, they are widely farmed for this purpose, with females spawning every 1-2 years.\u003cbr\u003eAquaculture: Due to their adaptability and rapid growth, they are a primary species used in intensive sturgeon farming for meat and caviar. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newlyn-pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56177378951547,"sku":null,"price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/9656\/8730\/files\/siberian-sturgeon-8-10-live-fish-rn-image-picker-lib-temp-50b9bd43-d708-4375-b40c-2d1710dbc39b-newlyn-pets-newlyn-pets-1869803.jpg?v=1774850000"}],"url":"https:\/\/newlynpets.co.uk\/collections\/orfe-copy.oembed","provider":"Newlyn-pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}