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Do guppies need oxygen? How to get oxygen?

Jane Margolis
2021-05-14 18:45:57
When raising guppies, the need for oxygen is related to the density of cultivation. If the density is too high, oxygen is needed, and if the density is normal or low, oxygen is not needed. The guppy itself is not a highly aerobic fish and uses less oxygen. Usually, for an ornamental fish of the size of a guppy, it is appropriate to raise a fish of one centimeter per liter of water on average. When the feeding density is greater than this range, it is better to add an oxygen pump.
Do guppies need oxygen? How to get oxygen?

1. Do guppies need oxygen?

Whether guppies need oxygen is related to the breeding density. When the number of fish is too large and the tank is small, oxygen is needed, otherwise guppies may be energetic because of lack of oxygen. Guppy's demand for oxygen is not high, its oxygen consumption is not high, and its size is small, so the normal density is small and does not need oxygen. In

family breeding, it is more appropriate to control the density of fish raised at an average of one liter of water and one centimeter of fish. When there is no oxygen, the fish tank needs to be placed in a well-ventilated place, and the water should be changed properly to ensure that the water quality is clean. In addition, it is better to lay a layer of fine sand at the bottom of the fish tank and raise some algae green plants. After feeding, pay attention to cleaning up the residue to ensure good water quality. Fish tanks should be cleaned regularly, sterilized and disinfected.

2. How to oxygenate

guppies? First, pour the prepared water into the fish tank, and then shake the fish tank, but the range should not be too large, so that the water surface fluctuates slightly. This allows the air to fully contact with the water and increase the oxygen content in the water. Several mesh plates can be placed on the surface of the water and slowly rotated to increase the amplitude of oscillation. Some algae such as aquatic plants can be planted in the tank to increase the dissolved oxygen in the tank by their photosynthesis.

In addition, a double-head oxygen pump or a mechanical oxygen pump can also be arranged in the cylinder. Mechanical oxygenation is to increase the oxygen content in the water through an air pump. Connect the air pump and the air stone together and put them into the water to electrify, which can increase the dissolved oxygen in the cylinder. In addition, a biological quick-acting oxygenation agent in the water can also be used to quickly oxygenate the fish tank.

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