Nereis diversicolor is regarded as a live food and is significantly effective in increasing stocks, enhancing tolerance in sturgeons and also increasing survival of sturgeon fry. Research conducted indicates that N. diversicolor is more abundant in May as compared to other months of the year. In February, only breeders of this species are found in the environment. N. diversicolor was found in four different weight classes from March 2009 to February 2010. They showed decrease in density with increase in temperature and reached the lowest numbers in February. In years 2009 and 2010, 200 sampling conducted monthly at the point where Caspian Sea mixes with the Anzali lagoon. Sampling was performed by Van Veen sampler with 400 cm2 cross section. Sediments were washed through a sieve with 0.5 mm mesh size. The residue along with Nereis was transferred to a dish, worms separated and transferred to lab. The density of worms per m2 was calculated according to the density formula. Two experiments were conducted to determine the best stocking density for the culture of N. diversicolor. Stocking density of 381-6350 worms m-2 were used in 6 trials initially and best growth was recorded in trial with density of 381 worms m-2. In the second experiment using 381-3175 worms m-2 in 7 trials, trial with 381 worms m-2 again showed better growth as compared to other trials. These results obtained were almost similar to those obtained for N. diversicolor is in its natural environment (447 worms m-2)
