How to raise baby peacock fish

Peacock fish, also known as anchovies, are very beautiful in appearance. Just gave birth to the baby fish, a small one, it is not easy to raise them healthily, but how to raise the baby peacock fish best?

I. Water quality

It is recommended to install a filter in the container for raising baby peacock fish, which can reduce the number of water changes. If there is no filter installed, we should pay more attention to the change of water quality, as long as the water is not too turbid, there is no need to change water.

Second, water temperature

For the baby peacock fish survival of the water temperature, not too low recommended 24-26 degrees is the best, high water temperature is conducive to the growth of small peacock fish. When changing water, we should pay attention to the difference between water quality and temperature, and the change of water temperature should not exceed plus or minus 2 degrees.

Third, lighting

Bright environment can enhance the appetite of baby peacock fish, if there is natural light is the best, there is no natural light to supplement, must ensure two hours of light every day.

Fourth, feeding

Baby peacock fish are fed the second day after birth, the best food is live bait, followed by small fish floating fish feed, can also be fed with crushed egg yolk, but it is easy to cause the water quality to become turbid, it is not recommended to feed more. The principle of feeding is to eat less and eat more, preferably within 20 minutes at a time. Pay attention to timely cleaning of faeces and residues to avoid deterioration of the water quality.

As an ornamental fish, peacock fish is introduced to countries all over the world. They are gentle in nature, can be mixed with mild small and medium-sized tropical fish, are usually lively and active, and have a short life span. Under artificial cultivation, there are many strains of peacock fish, the most representative of which are tuxedo, grass tail, metal, snake king, lace, Galaxy, Medusa and so on.