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How to raise parrot fish? What is the suitable water temperature for parrot fish?

The water temperature requirement for parrot fish is 20~30 degrees.

1. Parrot fish fry have strict requirements on water temperature and water quality. The water temperature for parrot fish fry is 20~30 degrees.

2. Although parrot fish are highly adaptable to the environment, they are not able to resist sudden changes in water temperature. They can tolerate a rise or fall of 2 to 3 degrees in water temperature, otherwise they will get sick easily. When the temperature rises or falls by 7 to 8 degrees, parrot fish will not eat or move at the bottom of the water.

3. If the change is greater, the parrot fish may even die immediately. When the water temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees, the parrot fish swims actively, has a strong appetite, is strong, and has bright colors. Therefore, it is best to use a heating rod in winter and place it in a ventilated and cool place in summer.

4. Control the temperature to the most suitable for the growth of parrot fish, so that parrot fish can have a comfortable environment and grow rapidly. Parrot fish need oxygen to absorb nutrients and generate energy to maintain life in water, so whether there is enough oxygen is the key to raising parrot fish. Practice has shown that the higher the water temperature, the more oxygen is consumed. Parrot fish are also suitable for living in a slightly alkaline, low hardness water environment.

Parrot fish breeding method:

Water temperature

The best growth temperature for parrot fish is between 25-30℃. Parrot fish are relatively hardy, so they do not have high requirements for the environment. Usually, as long as the water temperature is kept at around 28℃, it can promote their metabolism and accelerate their growth and development.

Water Quality

Parrot fish are not very demanding on water quality. As long as the water is slightly acidic, they can live normally. If breeders want to get them started, they can stimulate them by changing the water. It is best to change the water once a day, changing one-fifth of the water each time.

Feeding

Parrot fish fry can be fed with more brine shrimp, water fleas, water lice, bloodworms, mealworms, yellow mealworms and other foods to ensure that they are adequately nutritious and promote their development. However, breeders cannot only feed live bait for a long time, which can easily make them picky eaters. Usually, they should also be supplemented with some synthetic feed to ensure that they are fully nutritious. When raising parrot fish, they must be given sufficient food. Because if the parrot fish is not well-nourished, its body color will gradually fade.

Light

Parrot fish are sensitive to light. They should be exposed to strong light for 1-2 hours a day, and then be kept in a darker environment for the rest of the day. They cannot rely solely on natural light, but should be exposed to light at regular intervals and in fixed quantities. However, the exposure time should not be too long, and the fish tank environment should be kept relatively dim after turning off the lights. If the fish tank is in a room that is not facing the sun, increase the light exposure by two hours a day, and then turn off the lights. If the room is well lit, after the light is irradiated, the light in the room should be appropriately blocked to keep the fish tank in a dim state.