{"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","url":"https:\/\/newlynpets.co.uk\/products\/diamond-back-sturgeon","provider":"Newlyn-pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}