Big pencil fish generally grow to about 10 cm when it will begin to hair color. This kind of fish can grow to 120-150 centimeters in the wild, but family farming is often limited by the tank, so it can not grow so big. Generally, about one meter of fish tank can be raised to about 40-50 centimeters. A fish tank of 1.5 meters can be raised to 70 centimeters.
1. Fish tank: In order to make the big pencil fish grow healthily, we must provide a large enough fish tank. Some bottom sand can be laid in the tank, and at the same time, sunken wood can be put to change the water quality, making it acidic, which is more conducive to the life of the fish. In addition, the filter system should be installed in the cylinder, and be careful not to put it in too bright place.
2. Water body: Pencil fish belongs to tropical fish, which requires higher water temperature, generally between 22-30 ℃. In addition, the fish prefer soft, slightly acidic water with a Ph of between 6.4 and 7. Regularly change its water to keep the water clean and hygienic, and the amount of water changed each time is about a quarter.
3. Bait: The big pencil fish is a carnivorous fish. It generally feeds on fish, shrimps and amphibians, and also eats some aquatic insects. In addition to feeding live bait, you can also use minced pork and beef to feed, young fish open food generally choose live small fish and shrimp, etc., in advance to do a good job of disinfection.
