Description
Sterlets – Ancient Elegance for Coldwater Ponds
Introduce a touch of prehistoric grace to your pond with the Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) — a captivating species of sturgeon admired for its streamlined body, armored scales, and calm demeanor. With roots tracing back over 200 million years, Sterlets offer a truly unique addition to any coldwater setup.
Unlike their larger sturgeon relatives, Sterlets remain a manageable size, typically reaching 2–3 feet in length, making them suitable for medium to large ponds. Their slow, graceful swimming and bottom-feeding behavior bring both movement and serenity to your aquatic space.
Key Features:
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Distinctive Appearance: Slender, torpedo-shaped body with barbels and bony scutes
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Coldwater Specialist: Thrives in temperatures as low as 40°F (4°C)
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Peaceful and Non-Aggressive: Coexists well with koi and goldfish
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Bottom Dweller: Helps keep pond bottoms clean by foraging for food
Care Guidelines:
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Pond Size: Minimum 1,000 gallons with well-oxygenated, clean water
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Water Temp: 40–68°F (4–20°C); prefers cooler climates
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Diet: Sinking sturgeon pellets, bloodworms, and insect larvae
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Filtration: Strong oxygenation and good flow essential
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Lifespan: Up to 25 years in optimal conditions
Note: Sterlets require deep, oxygen-rich ponds with minimal obstruction and plenty of room to swim near the bottom. Avoid keeping them in warm or shallow ponds, especially during summer.
Bring history to life in your pond with the Sterlet — a living fossil that offers rare beauty, gentle nature, and a peaceful presence in any aquatic garden.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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