Can Mandarin fish be an ornamental fish? How to raise an ornamental fish?

Mandarin fish can be used as ornamental fish to raise, but in farming, to use a large fish tank with a depth of more than 1 meter. They are carnivorous fish and eat a lot, so they should be fed every day when they are raised. Food can be other small fish, or small shrimp. They have high requirements for water quality and need to change water every 3-4 days to ensure good water quality. In addition, they also have certain requirements for water temperature, and it is better to control the water temperature at about 20 C.

1. can Mandarin fish be used as ornamental fish

Mandarin fish is a relatively common freshwater fish in China. Wild Mandarin fish live in rivers, lakes, Mandarin fish can also be raised artificially. Because Mandarin fish can be eaten, some farmers breed them as economic fish, so the number of aquaculture is relatively large. In addition, Mandarin fish can also be used as ornamental fish, cultured in the fish tank at home. Although they can be used as ornamental fish, Mandarin fish are not entirely ornamental fish species, so the behavior of raising them in fish tanks is not particularly common.

2. Mandarin fish as ornamental fish how to raise

1, fish tank: If the Mandarin fish as ornamental fish breeding, you can prepare a suitable fish tank. It is better to have a large tank, and then decide the number of fish according to the size of the tank. Wild Mandarin fish belongs to benthic fish, if cultured in a fish tank, it is best to pay attention to the depth of water, as far as possible in more than 1 meter. In the fish tank, you can put some other substances, such as stones or sunken wood, so that they can rest in it.

2. Feeding: Mandarin fish is a very typical carnivorous fish. Their favorite food is small fish, shrimp and other meat. Therefore, it is better to feed them live fish and shrimp. The Mandarin fish has a large appetite and has to be fed every day.

3. Water temperature: The Mandarin fish does not have a particularly high requirement for water temperature. The room temperature at home is OK. However, considering that the water temperature will affect their growth status, it can be adjusted appropriately and maintained at about 20 degrees.

4. Water quality: The Mandarin fish has a high requirement for water quality, and because of their large amount of excretion, the water quality is very easy to become dirty. Therefore, it is recommended to set up a filtration system or put a filter in the water to clean up the debris in the fish tank regularly. The other is to change water, in hot weather, it is best to change once in three or four days. The tap water at home is more convenient, but it needs to be exposed to the sun for 1-2 days before it can be used.