Swallowtail fish, also known as angelfish, is a beloved type of aquarium fish. It is highly prized in Southeast Asia for its unique shape and graceful swimming posture. In the world of ornamental fish, swallowtail fish are a highly sought-after and prized species. Let's take a look at this beautiful angelfish.
First of all, swallowtail belongs to the genus Chordor in the family Bassiformes, which is a tropical freshwater ornamental fish. There are many species of swallowtail fish, and the species reproduce in a wide variety of shapes and colors, including red, blue, yellow, black, and many other different species. They are slender and have a wagging tail like a swallow flying with wings, hence the name "swallowtail fish".
Secondly, the ornamental characteristics of swallowtail fish are mainly reflected in their shape and color, especially their colorful tails, which are truly beautiful. In terms of variety selection, people can choose the right variety according to their preferences and the style of the fish tank.
If you want to create a fresh and elegant fish tank style, you can choose red or light blue varieties; If you like a strong visual impact, you can choose bright and rich yellow or red varieties.
The environment and water quality requirements for swallowtail fish are also crucial. They prefer to live in warm, clean water, with a suitable water temperature between 24°C and 28°C and a pH of 65-7.5. Between the water, the water is clear and free of impurities. Therefore, when raising swallowtail fish, it is necessary to keep the water quality of the tank clean, change the water quality regularly, and use a suitable filter to maintain the cleanliness of the water quality.
In addition, special attention should be paid to the feeding management and feed selection of swallowtail fish. In terms of feed selection, special pellet feed or freeze-dried insect feed can be selected according to different growth stages to ensure that it obtains sufficient nutrition.
In addition, swallowtail fish health problems and common disease prevention are important concerns for fish farmers. Common health problems include fin rot, white spot disease, etc., so in the daily feeding management, it is necessary to keep the water clean and pay attention to the health status of swallowtail fish, and detect and develop diseases in time.
Swallowtail is a social fish with the characteristics of pairing and reproduction of the same species, providing it with a suitable breeding environment to promote its reproduction and growth at the right time and environmental conditions. At the same time, attention should be paid to controlling the population to avoid overbreeding and overcrowding of fish tanks, which will affect the health of fish populations.
Overall, although swallowtail fish have a charming appearance, only if they are given the right environment and good care, they can show the beauty of real "fairy"!