The red-bellied phoenix fish has a very gentle character and obvious cave-dwelling characteristics. It likes to hide itself by digging holes in the gravel layer. Therefore, it is suggested that small objects similar to shells and gravel should be placed in the aquarium where they are cultured to set up a place for them to live. They have significant omnivorous characteristics, can be fed a variety of feed, relatively simple feeding, more suitable for novice breeding.
1, water temperature: red belly phoenix fish suitable for breeding in 24-27 ℃ water, in such a temperature range, their growth is better. This tropical fish is very gentle, and maintaining a suitable water temperature can provide them with a better living environment.
2. Water quality: They do not have very strict requirements for water quality, and have a strong ability to adapt to the environment. The pH of water should be kept in the range of 6.2-6.8. For their health, they should pay attention to keeping the water clean at ordinary times.
3. Feeding: They are omnivorous fish, but they prefer animal baits. It is recommended to feed them with mosquito larvae, or flakes or granules. Occasionally, some vegetables can be fed. Feeding a variety of foods together is more conducive to their nutritional balance. However, we should pay attention to not overfeeding, in order to prevent the remaining food from polluting the water quality, and then make them suffer from diseases.