sterlet sturgeon

The  rare and impressive albino form of the Sterlet Sturgeon (A. ruthenus) is new to the aquarium and pond hobby, having been line bred by specialized farms in Europe. Originally native to freshwater bodies of Central Asia and Eastern Europe, the Sterlet is one of the smallest growing species of sturgeon but still attains a significant adult size of up to 30″, making them more suitable for indoor or outdoor ponds than most aquariums. A hardy fish, like most sturgeon they prefer clean, well-oxygenated water and cooler temperatures and are quite comfortable with temperatures as low as the low 50’s.