Aqua Source Premium Sturgeon Food 3mm Sinking – 3kg

Aqua Source Premium Sturgeon Food 3mm Sinking – 3kg

High-protein sinking pellet feed for sturgeon and sterlet

Aqua Source Premium Sturgeon Food is a specialist sinking food for sturgeon and sterlet. It should not be treated as just another koi pellet. Sturgeon feed differently, spend most of their time searching along the bottom and need food that reaches them reliably before koi and other surface-feeding fish take it all.

Real pond feeding notes

Aqua Source Premium Sturgeon Food 3mm Sinking – 3kg should be fed with the needs of bottom-feeding fish in mind. Sturgeon and sterlets often lose out when koi are fed at the same time, so it is usually best to distract koi with floating pellets first, then feed the sinking food where the sturgeon can reach it more easily.

Sturgeon foods are generally used very differently from floating koi pellets. Watch where the food lands, check that the intended fish are actually eating it, and avoid leaving sinking pellets trapped in folds, shelves or plant baskets. Uneaten sinking food is harder to spot than floating pellets, so conservative feeding is especially important.

• Feed where the sturgeon or sterlet can reach the food before koi take it.
• Use floating koi food at the other end of the pond if koi are too competitive.
• Check the base of the pond for uneaten sinking food after feeding.
• Maintain strong filtration and water movement when feeding protein-rich sinking diets.

This 3kg pack contains 3mm sinking pellets, making it suitable for sturgeon that can comfortably take this pellet size. The food is built around a high-protein, higher-fat profile with fishmeal, fish oil, yeast, clay, wheat flour, minerals and prebiotics. It is a strong option for ponds where sturgeon are kept alongside koi, provided the feeding routine is adjusted so the sturgeon actually receive the food.

Why sturgeon need the right food

Sturgeon are not simply large koi. They are bottom-feeding fish with different behaviour and feeding requirements. In a mixed pond, floating koi foods may be eaten before sturgeon get a chance to feed, especially where koi are active and confident. A sinking sturgeon food helps deliver nutrition to the feeding zone where sturgeon naturally search.

Because sturgeon can be sensitive to poor water quality and low oxygen, feeding should always be controlled. High-protein food is valuable only when the pond system can support it. Good circulation, filtration, oxygen and stable water conditions are essential.

Ingredients and analysis

The manufacturer describes this food as a highly nutritious, digestible feed developed for sturgeon and sterlet. The listed ingredients are fishmeal, fish oil, yeast, clay, wheat flour, natural minerals and prebiotics in the form of oligosaccharides. Montmorillonite clay is included to support digestive cleanliness, while the prebiotic mix is used to help digestibility and reduce waste.

• Pellet type: 3mm sinking pellet
• Pack size: 3kg
• Feeding temperature: Above 6°C
• Protein: 47%
• Carbohydrates: 30%
• Crude fats: 14%
• Ash: 9%
• Key ingredients: Fishmeal, fish oil, yeast, clay, wheat flour, natural minerals and prebiotics

Feeding advice

Feed above 6°C and make sure the food reaches the sturgeon rather than being intercepted by koi. In mixed ponds, it can help to feed koi first with floating food, then add the sinking sturgeon pellets once the surface feeding has settled. Feed in an area where the sturgeon regularly patrol and watch that the food is eaten.

Remove excess food if possible and reduce feeding if water tests show ammonia or nitrite. Sturgeon should not be starved simply because koi have stopped feeding, but winter feeding still needs to be matched to temperature, oxygen and pond conditions.

Important pond-keeping note

If a pond contains sturgeon, do not rely entirely on general koi food. Sturgeon need suitable sinking feed and should be monitored to ensure they are not being outcompeted. Their feeding needs should also be considered when choosing pond pumps, filtration and aeration, as good oxygen levels are particularly important.

Useful related products

These links are included to help customers compare similar foods, build a sensible feeding routine and reduce orphaned content across the koi food range.

• For koi in the same pond, use a floating food such as Aqua Source All Season with Bee Propolis.
• For a mixed pond staple, compare with Aqua Source Value Pond Pellets or Aqua Source Pond Sticks.
• Browse the full koi and pond fish food range.
• Browse all Aqua Source koi food.

Feeding sturgeon in a mixed koi pond

In ponds containing both koi and sturgeon, feeding technique matters as much as the food itself. Koi are fast, competitive feeders and may intercept food before it reaches the bottom. Sturgeon should be watched at feeding time to make sure they are finding the sinking pellets. Feeding koi first with a floating food, then adding sturgeon pellets in a known patrol area, can help reduce competition.

Sturgeon should also be considered when changing seasonal feeding. They may still require appropriate sinking food at times when koi are less interested, but this must be balanced with water temperature, oxygen and filtration. Never allow uneaten sinking food to build up unnoticed on the pond base, as it can quickly affect water quality.

Related koi food options

• Compare with Aqua Source Ultimate All Season Koi Food if you want another same brand option.
• Compare with Burtons Sturgeon Food if you want another sturgeon / sterlet alternative.
• Browse more Sturgeon & Sterlet Food to compare similar foods, bag sizes and feeding seasons.