Hangtai Aquarium: the importance of Water quality of ornamental Fish

From a chemical point of view, the pH of water refers to the amount of hydrogen ions contained in the water. When the pH value is equal to 7, the pH of the water is moderate to neutral; when the PH value is less than 7, the water quality is acidic, and the smaller the value is, the higher the acidity is; when the PH value is greater than 7, the water quality is alkaline, and the higher the value is, the higher the alkalinity is.

Most ornamental fish can survive between PH6-8, and their water quality is neutral, weakly acidic and weakly alkaline. From the perspective of water distribution, most marine fish prefer alkaline water, while most tropical fish species in South America prefer weak acidic water quality, while tropical fish in Southeast Asia, South Asia and southern North America prefer neutral water quality.

If the fish like acidic water quality live in alkaline waters, then the alkalinity of the water quality will burn the Gill tissue, abnormal blood will appear on the Gill, the skin on the surface of the body will swell, and a layer of transparent and sticky liquid will be secreted. Fish will be plagued by diseases, and in serious cases, they will suffocate to death.

If fish like alkaline water quality live in acidic waters, then the alkalinity of water quality will slow down the metabolism of fish and reduce the body's ability to digest food, while fish tend to eat a lot but grow slowly. at the same time, the nervous system and respiratory system will be seriously damaged, and the symptoms of spasms will eventually lead to death.

Therefore, when raising ornamental fish, it is very important to pay attention to the change of pH of water quality. Only by keeping the pH of the water quality adapted to the growth of fish can we maintain the healthy and lively growth of ornamental fish. Therefore, breeders should regularly check and debug the pH of water quality to prevent the destruction of water quality environment and lead to the death of ornamental fish.

The PH value of water is very important, and most tropical fish adapt to ph values between 6.0 and 8.0. Some fish like highly acidic water environment, such as cyprinid fish and colorful fairy fish, which are suitable for water quality with a ph value of less than 6.5. On the contrary, some fish that adapt to high alkalinity, such as African sea bream, grow well in water with a ph of about 8.0. To adjust the ph of water, the special acidifier and alkali enhancer for aquarium sold on the market can be used. Similarly, the larger the fish tank, the better the stability of the ph of the water.

In addition, we should pay attention to the softness and hardness of water quality. most freshwater ornamental fish can adapt to a wide range of changes in water quality. as long as the difference between the softness and hardness of the water in the fish tank and the place of origin is not too large, the fish can generally grow normally. At present, tap water in domestic cities can raise fish as long as it is properly dried, but some well water and gully water may not be suitable for fish farming.

Finally, as all kinds of fish have different requirements for water quality, when mixing different species of fish in a fish tank, we must consider the habits of the fish and the requirements for water quality. That's all for today. I hope the above content can help you. If there are any deficiencies, I hope you can give us your advice.

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