CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What is the appropriate water temperature for breeding parrot fish?

1. What is the suitable water temperature for raising parrot fish?

Parrot fish are tropical fish that live in warm waters, so the ideal water temperature should be between 25-28 degrees Celsius . If the water temperature is too low, it will affect the health and vitality of parrot fish and may also cause diseases. In addition, water temperature will also affect the appetite and growth rate of parrot fish, so a constant water temperature is needed to ensure their health and happiness.

For breeding parrot fish, the water temperature should be slightly higher, maintained between 28-30 degrees Celsius, which can promote the success rate of breeding and hatching. Therefore, according to different life stages and needs, we need to appropriately adjust the water temperature to meet the needs of parrot fish.

They are not very demanding about water temperature, but it takes some time to adapt. After getting used to it, the water temperature can be controlled at 24-30 degrees. If the temperature difference is too large, the parrot fish may die. In addition to fish food, parrot fish can also choose small fish, shrimps, mealworms, etc., and feed them 2-3 times a day, at regular times and quantitatively. Do not feed too much at one time, as parrot fish cannot fully digest it and may cause gastrointestinal diseases.

2. How to breed parrot fish

There are a few things to keep in mind when raising parrot fish:

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.