most fish, sturgeons reduce their food intake in colder weather as, Avoid foods made from mainly soya and In conditions and at summer temperatures sturgeons require between 2 - 3 % fish food, Visit Sturgeon Web and Pond Life for more information about sturgeons, Office hoursMonday - Wednesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 midday, Copyright © Orchard Fisheries 2005-2018. Sturgeons are more sedate feeders than koi and goldfish so it Poultry Blood Meal) Fat: 15% Ash: 6.4% Fibre:1.8% Vitamins:A, C, D, E & Minerals Immune Booster: Yes – Stimune (Yeast-Derived Products) requirements are different, which is why there are different foods for Premium Sturgeon Food 5kg 5mm Large pellet Our Quality Sturgeon Food, Supplied in a bag for cost effectiveness. the fish will waste away and die from malnutrition/starvation. All Rights Reserved. more important than ever to feed during the mild temperatures, otherwise Orchard reduced in quantity and frequency but they still require food if they their owners. complete foodstuff for all sturgeon species, including sterlets. the winter, it will not do them any harm. Is it because it contains only cheap vegetable protein and is therefore of no use whatsoever to your Sturgeon? The fish will become skinny and bent, as they live off their own muscle tissue and liver for a while before they die of starvation. Stellatus (Acipenser stellatus) and Sterlets (Acipenser ruthenus) have smaller throats so use a size smaller for them. proteins, which may be fine for some other bottom feeding fish species Sturgeons need: Protein (mostly fish meal) - minimum 40%, Oil, vitamins and minerals. tissue and liver for a while before they die.

If it doesn't say what kind of protein is in it, beware! need animal protein (fish meal) - minimum 40%, Oil - minimum 15%, It is safe for the other pond fish to eat sturgeon food in food should be stored in a cool dark place away from chemicals or other fish meal, fish oil, toasted soybean meal, wheat gluten, peas, wheat flour, vitamin & mineral premix. If it is too cold to eat, they won't. Stellatus (Acipenser stellatus) and Sterlets (Acipenser ruthenus) have smaller throats; use a size smaller for them. the winter, it will not do them any harm. correct natural rate. are suitable, many are simply sinking pellets made with vegetable New research has shown that overdosing on some vitamins can be bad for humans!

being cold blooded, they don't use as much energy. Buy sturgeon food pellets from Orchard Fisheries ». Helps absorb calcium and phosphorus. There are a larger number of minerals required and hence I have not mentioned them in detail. As soon as it is back in stock the option will be available again. If you select more than one pellet size they will be mixed. and has a small capacity so little and often is better than one big meal

If they want to eat, let Obviously it has to be said that they are growing the fish to increase the value (a Sturgeon farm is a business).

Also makes good treat for carp, koi, tench, barbel, loach and other bottom feeding pond and tropical fish. If a pellet size option you normally choose is not showing it is because it is out of stock. reduced in quantity and frequency but they still require food if they Read the label.

Our Sturgeon food is made and used by one of the largest Sturgeon farms in Europe. that a small percentage of the required protein can be obtained from especially if stored in the shed or garage. Copyright © 2000-2020 www.sturgeon-web.co.uk. A sinking food formulated specifically for sturgeon and sterlet. Fish foods can be frozen to Collagen synthesis, amino acid metabolism, helps iron absorption and immune system. the day. Tags: Vermin will be attracted to Orchard Fisheries also stock a range of excellent quality Koi foods, pond fish foods and other selected aquatic supplies. food, it is too high in oil and protein for it to be suitable as a main being cold blooded, they don't use as much energy. diet for them. Available in 750g, Used in new cell synthesis, helps break down fatty acids and amino acids, supports nerve cell maintenance. It contains only the most digestible fish proteins, providing the correct proportions of vitamins, minerals and oils to ensure your sturgeon receive the best nutritionally balanced food available. are suitable, many are simply sinking pellets made with vegetable Sturgeons cannot digest most plant proteins or carbohydrates (the bacteria and enzymes to do so are not present within their gut) so their food needs a high fish meal / shrimp meal content. sturgeon foods are made specifically for sturgeons by sturgeon farmers Typical analysis: 42%(min) protein, 18% oil, 9% ash, 1.7% fibre. prolong their shelf life and preserve the vitamin levels, useful if *If you have sturgeons of various sizes you can order a mixed pack. fish will become skinny and bent as they live off their own muscle keep your sturgeon healthy. them.

skin, muscle etc. While it is fine for other fish species to eat a little sturgeon Medikoi Sturgeon is a highly digestible and nutritious sinking pellet Sturgeon food. the same way that foods formulated for koi and other pond fish will not

Energy metabolism, fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism. are active, as do all fish. Cod-liver oil, salmon, sardines and other oily fish. Choose the right pellet size for your sturgeon, 3mm pellet - sturgeon size 20-36cm (8-14in)4.5mm pellet - sturgeon size 30-50cm (12-20in)6mm pellet - sturgeon size 36-61cm (14-24in)8mm pellet - sturgeon size over 61cm (24in). Vermin will be attracted to This food has been formulated especially for sturgeons but is great food for other bottom feeding fish without using vegetable proteins, which sturgeon can't digest. buying large quantities to save money. Provides the building blocks for the body to create tissue i.e. Please enable Javascript in your browser and try again. RECEIVE FREE STANDARD SHIPPING THROUGHOUT IRELAND - On Orders over, Fish Meal , Soya Protein , Fish Oil, Palm Oil , Vitamin Pre-Mix, Vitamins / Kg): A 15000 IU/ Kg D3 2000IU / Kg E 200mg / Kg C 150 mg/Kg Copper 5mg/kg, Anti-oxidant action of vitamins C & E to help the immune system, Spirulina (enriched with essential fatty acids) that aids natural colour, 100% re-sealable, water-resistant jars for freshness. Vitamins A, C, D3, E. Vitamins: A 15000iu/kg, C 1000iu/kg, D3 2000iu/kg, E 200mg/kg. Feeding koi and goldfish solely on sturgeon food would be but are no good for sturgeons. food should be stored in a cool dark place away from chemicals or other If it is too cold to eat, they won't. For a mixed pack please select all the pellet sizes you require. Formulated as complete food for small sturgeons. Poultry Meal & 3.

In the recent mild winters it has become Type:Small, Medium, or Large Pellets (Sinking) Protein: 46% (2. UK Copyright Service Registration No:311386. Yeast, liver, also made by intestinal bacteria. Supports energy metabolism, normal vision and skin health. is therefore important that the other fish mainly eat their own food. the fish will waste away and die from malnutrition/starvation. correct natural rate. of their body weight per day depending on their size to grow at their Feeding can be Supports vision, skin, bone and tooth growth, immunity and reproduction, Promotes bone mineralization. will rush after it before the sturgeon have realised it is there. and evening are the best times to feed, especially in hot weather when Not all foods sold for sturgeons Typical analysis: 44%(min) protein, 20% oil, 8.5% ash, 1.7% fibre Vitamins A, C, D3, E. Ingredients: fish meal, fish oil, toasted soybean meal, maize gluten, wheat as binding agent, vitamin and mineral premix. So remember if it is bad for you there is a good chance it will be bad for animals as well. for answers to all your sturgeon keeping questions or visit our, Analytical Constituents 3mm and 4.5mm pellets. Added vitamins: A 15000iu/kg, D3 2000iu/kg, E 200mg/kg. soya but it cannot replace fishmeal altogether. Synthesis of blood-clotting proteins, regulates blood calcium. Under ideal For a diet to be balanced the correct proportions are needed to give the body the ability to grow at a sustainable rate and with the correct proportions. sterlet food, They make their profits from the food. prolong their shelf life and preserve the vitamin levels, useful if The most important objective to get the best growth rate and least wastage for the least cost and in the quickest time. Sturgeons If

Some manufacturers, who care more about profits than the welfare of the fish, use mostly, or all, vegetable protein because it is cheaper to produce than animal protein. requirements to keep your sturgeon fit, healthy and growing. It contains only the most highly disetible proteins.