How do parrot fish reproduce and what environment do they need to reproduce

Male parrot fish do not have the ability to breed because of genetic defects, so male and female parrot fish of other species should be used as parent fish to breed parrot fish. The fish that can cross with parrot fish are red devil fish, purple red fire mouth fish, Luohan fish and so on. Parrot fish will chase each other after estrus. In the process of chasing, male fish will discharge sperm, female fish will ovulate in the center of sperm, and fish eggs will be fertilized automatically. After maintaining a suitable incubation environment, fertilized eggs can hatch small fish.

1. How do parrot fish reproduce

Parrot fish is a hybrid variety, and male parrot fish does not have reproductive ability. And the chromosomes of female parrot fish and male parrot fish can't pair neatly. Even if mating, the eggs produced cannot hatch into small fish. Therefore, it is necessary to choose other species of male fish to mate with female fish. The fish that can cross with parrot fish are red devil fish, Luohan fish, etc. Different kinds of fish cross out parrot fish varieties are also different. Breeders can choose according to their own needs.

When parrot fish reproduce, male fish need to excrete sperm first, and then female fish will excrete eggs. After waiting for a period of time, sperm and eggs will combine to become fertilized eggs, and then after hatching, small fish can be hatched. It should be noted that after male and female fish breed, they need to fish out their parents as soon as possible to avoid them eating their eggs.

2. What environment does parrot fish need for reproduction

1. Water temperature: When parrot fish breeds, it needs to increase the water temperature by about 2 ℃, which can be controlled between 29-30 ℃.

2. Oxygen: Parrot fish have a high demand for oxygen, and female fish need more oxygen than usual when laying eggs. Breeders can turn on the oxygen pump to ensure sufficient oxygen in the water.

3. Separate fish tank: Parrot fish have a strong sense of territory, so it is best to prepare a separate fish tank for them when breeding, so that they can produce with peace of mind.