The ingotfish is a very popular ornamental fish, with its round body and bright colors, which means auspiciousness. Many people like to keep some ingots at home to add to the fun of life. However, raising ingots is not an easy task, and you need to pay attention to many details in order for the ingots to grow healthily. This article will introduce you to some methods and precautions for breeding ingots to help you become a qualified ingotfish owner.
Choose the right fish tank。The ingot fish is a lively fish that needs plenty of room to swim. Generally speaking, each ingotfish needs at least 10 liters of water capacity, and the length of the fish tank should be more than 10 times the body length of the ingot, more than 5 times the width of the body length, and more than 3 times the height of the body length. The shape of the fish tank is best rectangular or round, and avoid sharp corners or uneven places to avoid injuries to the ingotfish.
Configure the right equipment。Ingot fish need to have good water quality and suitable temperature, therefore, filters and heaters must be installed in the fish tank. The filter can remove impurities and harmful substances in the water and keep the water clean. The heater can adjust the water temperature to keep it between 18-28 to avoid excessive temperature differences. In addition, you can also place some oxygen stones in the fish tank to increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, so that the ingots can breathe more smoothly.
Choose the right fish species。There are many different varieties of ingotfish, such as red and white dragon balls, black and white pearls, red and white pearls, etc., which are different in size, color, scales, eyes, etc. When choosing an ingotfish, it is necessary to pay attention to the health status of the fish, such as whether the scales are complete, whether the eyes are bright, whether the body of the fish has scars, etc. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to the sex of the fish, generally speaking, the male ingotfish has a larger head and a longer dorsal fin, and the female ingotfish has a rounder belly and a wider caudal fin. It is best to choose ingots of the same species and avoid crossbreeding or fighting.
Feed reasonably。The eating habits of ingots are relatively mixed, and they can eat fish food, earthworms, shrimp skin, water fleas, etc. When feeding, it is necessary to pay attention to the amount of food, generally feeding twice a day, and the amount of each feeding does not exceed the amount that can be eaten within 5 minutes of the ingot, so as to avoid excessive or residue, resulting in poor water quality or obesity of the ingot. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to changing the type of food regularly to increase the nutrition and appetite of the ingotfish.
Change the water regularly。The excrement and leftover food of the ingotfish can cause the water quality to deteriorate, affecting the health of the ingotfish. Therefore, it is necessary to change the water regularly, generally once a week, and the water change does not exceed 30% of the total water volume of the fish tank each time. When changing the water, tap water is used, and the water is filtered with a faucet filter or activated carbon to remove harmful substances such as chlorine and heavy metals from the water. After changing the water, check whether the water temperature and water quality are suitable for the ingotfish, and then put the ingots back into the fish tank.
Prevent disease。Ingot fish are susceptible to some common fish diseases, such as white spot disease, gill inflammation, fish pox, etc. The symptoms of these diseases include white spots, red spots, ulcers, etc., red gills, inflammation, mucus secretion, etc., weight loss, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing. Once the ingotfish is found to have these symptoms, it should be isolated immediately, with appropriate drugs**, and at the same time check whether the water quality and equipment of the fish tank are normal, and eliminate them in time**.
Avoid irritation。The ingotfish is a sensitive fish that is susceptible to external stimuli such as sound, light, temperature, currents, etc. These stimuli can cause emotional instability and even illness in the ingotfish. Therefore, try to provide a quiet, comfortable and stable environment for the ingots, avoid placing noisy electrical appliances near the fish tank, avoid placing strong light lamps above the fish tank, avoid placing too many decorations in the fish tank, and avoid moving or touching the fish tank frequently.
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