Tropical fish parrot fish how to raise red? There are five ways to distinguish between male and female!

Parrot fish, also known as parrot fish, is a kind of tropical fish living in coral reefs. It is widely raised because of its brilliant colors and simple farming. At present, many people like to keep several parrot fish at home or in the office. How can parrot fish become popular? How to divide the male from the female?

1. Introduction of parrot fish:

1. How big can the parrot fish grow?

Parrot fish can grow to about 25~35cm and weigh 1.2 to 1.8 kilograms, but ordinary fish can only grow to about 15cm.

2. What are the species of parrot fish?

Common parrot fish, blood parrot fish, macaque fish, red Yuanbao parrot fish, red god of wealth parrot fish, unicorn parrot fish, one-heart parrot fish, red and white parrot fish, plum blossom parrot fish, candy parrot fish.

Second, how to raise parrot fish to be popular?

1. Fish tank selection: hexagonal fish tank is good

Parrot fish are small in size and have little requirement for fish tanks, but in order to bring good fortune, hexagonal fish tanks are generally chosen, which not only give rise to prosperous water, but also bring good luck to the owner's five elements, including water, gold, wood, earth or fire.

2. Choice of number: keep 1, 6, 8 or 9.

Parrot fish can make money in the family, so it is best to raise 1, 6, 8 or 9 as far as possible, because one can make money, six can raise golden water, eight lucky stars, and nine prosperous wealth.

3. Water temperature requirements: 25-30 degrees is the best.

The parrot fish is adaptable and does not require high water temperature. It generally grows well at 25-30 degrees. If it is maintained at about 28 degrees for a long time, the parrot fish will turn red. However, parrot fish are also very sensitive to sudden changes in water temperature, so try to control the water temperature during breeding.

4. Oxygen requirements: oxygen should be sufficient.

Parrot fish huff and puff water control ability is poor, so the high demand for oxygen, generally to ensure that there is enough oxygen in the water to grow healthily.

5. Light requirements: keep 1-2 hours of strong light every day.

Parrot fish have high requirements for light, and they can turn red if they are given 1-2 hours of strong light every day, so during the breeding period, try to ensure sufficient light. It is worth noting that the lighting time should not be too long, so as not to make the fish tank in a dim state after turning off the lights, which is not conducive to the growth of parrot fish. If the fish tank is not facing the sun, it will need artificial light for two hours to meet the light demand.

6. Feed feed: feed some color-increasing feed

Parrot fish eat a wide range of food, almost anything, such as red worms, water lice, live shrimp, flakes, artificial bait, etc., but if you want the parrot fish to turn red, you must feed some hyperchromic feed. It is worth noting that you must not feed the small river fish so as not to have a bad effect on the gills and fade the body color of the parrot fish. In addition, be sure to turn on the light for five minutes before feeding, and then slowly feed it, usually once a day. If it is mixed with large fish, it is best to feed some pellet feed, so as to prevent the parrot fish from starving to death.

7. Water change requirements: change water every three days

Parrot fish higher requirements for water quality, generally every three days to change water, a change of 1/4 can make parrot fish red, if not often change water will make parrot fish fade, lose ornamental value.

Third, how do parrot fish divide male and female?

Method one, look at the body color: the male parrot fish body color is relatively red, the female parrot fish body color is slightly light, easy to turn white.

Method 2, look at the reproductive organs: the reproductive organs of male parrot fish are relatively smooth, the protruding part is not obvious, and the reproductive organs of female mackerel are more prominent, which can be easily seen.

Method 3. Look at the abdomen: the abdomen of the male parrot fish is relatively smooth, while that of the female parrot fish expands slightly, especially when it is close to spawning.

Method 4, look at the dorsal fin and anal fin: the dorsal fin and anal fin of male parrot fish are slightly longer, some of them will exceed the caudal fin, and the dorsal and anal fins of female parrot fish are slightly shorter, which generally do not exceed the caudal fin.

Method 5, see whether aggressive: male parrot fish is more aggressive, it is easy to start, female parrot fish is not aggressive, generally will suddenly start before spawning.

The above is the knowledge of parrot fish culture and the method of distinguishing between male and female. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.