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How to keep tropical fish?

1. Breeding environment

It is very important to have a suitable water temperature, so a thermometer should be prepared. In order to maintain the water temperature, an automatic heating device is also needed. The fishing net should be soft and square. The water tank should be equipped with an air pump to make the water flow, drive out carbon dioxide in the water, and increase the oxygen content in the water. A filter can also be installed on the bottom plate of the aquarium to absorb food debris and feces in the water.

The bottom of the aquarium is covered with sand, calcareous limestone, crushed oyster shells, crushed corals, etc., which is conducive to creating a suitable environment for tropical fish.

2. Water temperature

Tropical fish can be kept in an adaptable temperature between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius. When changing the water, remember to keep the water temperature consistent with the water temperature in the grass tank. The temperature difference is too large.

3. Water Quality

Freshwater aquaculture can use tap water, but tap water needs to be left for more than 3 days before use. Use PH test paper to test the acidity and alkalinity of the water, and neutral water is appropriate. Marine aquaculture should use natural seawater, preferably at high tide, and the seawater should be free of pollution and oil stains.

4. Feeding

The baits for tropical fish include fish worms, water earthworms, fiber worms, mealworms, small live fish, pellet feeds, etc. There are many varieties of tropical fish, so the bait choices for different varieties of tropical fish are also different. Most tropical fish are mainly fed with animal baits, and small varieties can also be domesticated to feed mainly with pellet feeds, while there are very few fish that are mainly fed with plant baits.

The amount of feed should be determined according to the size and number of fish. For tropical fish raised at home, it is generally only necessary to feed 1-2 times a day, and the amount of feed should be enough for the fish to eat within 5-10 minutes.

5. Change the water

There are two methods: partial water change and full water change. Partial water change is to use a straw to suck out the feces, leftover bait and other dirt at the bottom of the fish tank. The amount of water sucked is preferably 1/4 of the water in the tank. Then add the same amount of new water at the same temperature that has been aired or chemically dechlorinated. The frequency of water change is preferably twice a week in autumn and winter, and three times a week in spring and summer.

Complete water change means taking out all the equipment in the fish tank, taking out the water plants and fish, and placing them in another container with the same temperature as the original water, and using a sponge to clean the tank wall and bottom. Change the water once every 2-3 months.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Breeding and management of tropical fish

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia - Tropical Fish

How to raise tropical fish?

1. To raise tropical fish, you need a pump, which needs to be turned on 24 hours a day, one is to make the water flow, and the other is to increase the oxygen content in the water. At the same time, you need to add nitrifying bacteria to the water and spread sand to purify the water.

2. It is best to plant water plants in the fish tank of tropical fish. Choose water plants with strong vitality, not floating ones, which will be very troublesome to take care of. About a week after the water plants are planted, the tropical fish can be put into the water.

3. Tropical fish like to live in a wide environment, so you need to pay attention to the number of fish you put in. The breeding space needs to be large enough to provide the fish with ample room to move around, and the water temperature can be at 25°C.