Burtons Sturgeon Food

Burtons Sturgeon Food

Dedicated sinking food for sturgeon and sterlets

Burtons Sturgeon Food is a sinking food for sturgeon, sterlets and bottom feeding pond fish that need a dedicated feed within the Burtons koi food range. It is set out so customers can compare the food by feeding purpose, season, pellet behaviour, bag size and nutritional profile, rather than choosing only by price or weight.

Use it according to water temperature, fish activity and how strongly the filter is currently performing. The sinking pellet format is useful for fish that feed below the surface, but it should be fed carefully because uneaten sinking food is harder to see and remove. Available options include the pack sizes shown in the product selector and 4.5mm, 8mm pellet size options, so it can be matched to pond size, fish size and how quickly you are likely to use the food while it is still fresh.

Sturgeon and sterlet foods need to reach the fish below the surface, so sinking behaviour is important. Sturgeon should not be expected to live on general koi pellets, and they should be fed in a way that prevents more active koi from taking all of the food first.

Why a dedicated sturgeon food matters

The nutritional information below keeps the key formula notes and analytical values in a consistent list format, making it easier to compare protein, oil and fat, fibre, ash, vitamins and specialist ingredients across the koi food range.

When comparing koi foods, the main questions are whether you need growth, colour, wheatgerm, health support, sinking behaviour or a dependable everyday diet. The best choice may also change through the year, so this food should be compared with similar products in the same brand range and with alternative foods designed for different water temperatures.

Because sinking foods are harder to monitor than floating pellets, start with smaller amounts and watch carefully to make sure the food is being eaten. This is particularly important in deeper ponds, mixed fish ponds or ponds with bottom drains where uneaten food can be pulled away before fish have finished feeding.

Bag size and pellet size also matter. Large bags can be better value on ponds with a high feeding rate, but smaller bags are often the better choice where food would otherwise sit open for too long; similarly, smaller pellets suit young koi and mixed fish, while larger pellets are usually better for bigger koi that feed confidently.

Whatever food you choose, feeding should be adjusted to the pond rather than the calendar alone. Regular checks of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, KH and pH are especially important when increasing feed, changing food, adding new fish or feeding heavily during warm weather.

Key Benefits

• Sinking format for sturgeon and bottom feeding pond fish
• Sinking pellets help fish feed below the surface
• Feed according to water temperature and fish activity
• Store sealed, cool and dry to protect freshness

Nutritional Information

• Composition / formula notes: sinking sturgeon and sterlet food with balanced vitamin, mineral, oil, fat and protein support
• Analytical information: exact manufacturer percentages were not published in the checked Burtons trade/product information; check the current pack label before comparing protein/fat precisely

Feeding and Storage Guide

• Feed according to water temperature, fish activity and biological filter maturity.
• Offer small amounts that are cleared quickly, rather than leaving uneaten food in the pond.
• Take extra care with sinking food because uneaten pellets are harder to see and remove.
• Reduce feeding if ammonia, nitrite or water clarity deteriorate after feeding.
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from damp, pests and direct sunlight.

Useful Koi Food Links

Burtons Growth Food | Burtons Growth Sinking Food | Burtons Health Food | Burtons Wheatgerm Food | Takazumi Sturgeon | Browse Burtons koi food | Browse all koi food | Water testing products for feeding checks