The normal life span of the red ingot parrot fish is about 4-5 years. If the breeding environment is better, it is possible to live for more than six years. But if the breeding environment is poor, they will not be able to live so long. If you want to keep them well, you must adjust the water temperature and quality. The water temperature should be kept at about 26 C. The water quality should be clean enough, and it is better to change the water every week and clean up the fish manure.
The red ingot parrot fish is a kind of ornamental fish with a relatively large body size. When it grows up, it can generally grow to about 10-12 cm. Some individuals with excellent genes can even grow to 20 cm in a suitable environment. In the right environment, their growth rate is very fast, only about two months after birth, they can grow to 4-5 cm.
If you want to raise the red ingot parrot fish well, you should pay attention to the water temperature, water quality and feeding. The water temperature needs to be maintained at about 26 degrees Celsius, which can make them grow faster. The water should be clean enough and there should be no dirty things. There should be more dissolved oxygen in the water for fish to breathe and grow. Feeding should be timely, so that they can not lack nutrition. It is recommended to feed once a day, using artificial fish feed with color enhancement effect, or small shrimp. Don't feed them too much each time, so as not to overeat.