Rat fish is a kind of ornamental fish, and they are relatively easy to raise. However, we also need to pay attention to many problems. For example, they have higher requirements for water temperature and need special attention to regulation. Moreover, they like shaded environment, easily frightened, but also need to provide them with a safe and stable environment.
1. Equipment such as fish tank: When raising rat fish, the first step is to prepare the fish tank. Consider the size of the tank and give them plenty of room. Furthermore, there are some oxygenation equipment and lighting equipment and so on. In addition, because ratfish like shaded environment, we also need to create scenery in the fish tank to provide them with more shade.
2. Water quality: Special attention should be paid to the water quality when breeding ratfish. First of all, the PH value of water, try to choose neutral water. Moreover, it is necessary to ensure that the water quality is suitable. However, because rat fish like old water, it is not appropriate to change water too frequently. If there are impurities in the water at ordinary times, they can be cleaned up by the filter system.
3. Water temperature: The rat fish has a high requirement for water temperature. Generally speaking, it is most suitable to ensure that it is between 22 and 26 degrees. Try not to exceed 30 degrees, except when you are sick and treated.
4. Feeding: Pay attention to the feeding problem when raising rat fish. Generally speaking, it is not necessary to feed every day, and the way of "more quantity and less time" can be adopted. Two or three times a week is fine. The choice of food can be some special fish feed, rat fish is more favorite. There are also some animal baits, such as red worms, silk earthworms and so on, but this kind of food should not be fed too much, otherwise they may have indigestion.