The tiger skin fish is a small tropical fish. The body length of the adult fish is usually between 4 and 6 centimeters, but it may grow bigger in places where the environment is better. It is said that there are fish 12 centimeters long in the aquarium, but it is relatively rare to be so big. Usually, only loose space and sufficient feed can ensure its growth.
The life span of the tiger skin fish is not long, usually it can live for 2-3 years. As a tropical fish that likes high temperature, the appropriate water temperature is very helpful for its growth, usually it should be kept at about 25-30 degrees Celsius. If the water temperature is lower than 18 degrees Celsius, it will often get sick because of environmental reasons. This will affect its life span and lead to its death.
1. Adequate oxygen: The tiger skin fish itself is lively and active, and this characteristic also increases their consumption of oxygen. If the dissolved oxygen in the water is low, the health of the fish will be affected. It is usually necessary to open the oxygen pump regularly for an hour at regular intervals.
2. Clean water quality: The tiger skin fish is suitable for growing in clean waters. If the water quality is not good, the fish body will feel uncomfortable, which will also affect its life. Usually the water temperature should be maintained at about 24-26 degrees Celsius, Ph should be maintained between 6-7, acidic water quality is more helpful for its survival.
3. Disease prevention: If the tiger skin fish is injured, bacteria or parasites will invade the fish body from the wound, causing it to get sick, which is not only harmful to health, but may also lead to its death. Usually, it is necessary to change water, warm up and add salt, and if it has not recovered, it is also necessary to take medicinal baths according to different conditions.
