How to raise a small betta

Douyu is a very good ornamental pet fish, named because of his aggressive nature. Many people want to keep this kind of fish at home, so how to raise the little betta?

Introduction of Douyu

Douyu is a very tenacious small ornamental fish with a strong ability to adapt to the new environment. It is rich in freshwater waters of Asia and Africa, with about 70 species. Douyu is in a static state, the color is relatively dark, but it will release a dazzling metallic luster according to strong emotions, which is very beautiful, so it is deeply loved by tropical fish lovers.

But, as its name suggests, Douyu is fierce and astonishing. Once the two Douyu meet, they will bite and attack each other until the other dies. This kind of fish not only fights with its own kind, but also fights with other fish, so Douyu is generally not mixed with other fish.

Second, how to raise the betta

1. Container preparation

Douyu has no special requirements for the size of his living environment, but because of his aggressive nature, it is best to feed alone. Douyu Xiguang, it is better to use a glass jar. Need to spread a thin layer of fine sand in the fish tank, while planting some aquatic plants to facilitate shading and photosynthesis.

two。 Temperature

The most suitable temperature for Douyu to grow is 24-27 ℃, which can grow between 20-30 ℃. Before the full moon of Douyu, the water in the fish tank can not be changed, lest the difference in water temperature is too big, affecting the growth of betta.

3. Light

Douyu needs to grow in sunny places, but to avoid direct sunlight, you can also place a small lamp with soft light in the fish tank to supply light. At the same time, some shielding objects should be designed in the fish tank to facilitate Douyu to avoid shade. There should not be too many duckweed plants on the water surface, lest Douyu has no space to breathe out of the water.

4. food

The small betta do not need to be fed for the first three days after hatching, and then you can throw egg liquid into the fish tank once a day. After the full moon, you can feed ordinary fish feed, or bug shrimp. Usually, you can throw some fresh live bait at intervals, such as silk earthworms, harvest worms, water fleas and so on. Eating these will make Douyu look more colorful.

On how to raise betta here, breeding this ferocious fish must pay attention to safety, do not deliberately let Douyu fight for entertainment, fish life is also very precious.