The colorful big pencil fish's appearance has the characteristic, their body is slender, the decorative pattern is unique. This kind of fish is very big when they are adults. They can even grow to about 15 centimeters. The aquarium should not be too small, when they can not move, their temperament will become more irritable. The mood swings of this
fish are relatively large, and they will jump out of the water when they are excited or frightened by the outside world. When raising them at home, besides putting them in a quiet environment, you should also add a strong lid to the aquarium, which also plays a protective role for the colorful pencil fish.
1, water temperature: this kind of fish in the higher temperature environment, the metabolic rate is faster, their swimming will be more flexible. Family breeding needs to control the temperature of the aquarium between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius, so that the water temperature does not change too much. If the temperature difference is too large, the body color of this fish will obviously darken.
2. Feeding: Feeding live baits can make them grow healthily. Baits such as tubificidae, nematodes and red worms are their favorites. When feeding, the breeder should control the dosage. If there is too much bait left, it will deposit on the bottom of the water, which will adversely affect the water quality.
3. Water quality: This fish can survive in neutral or neutral water. When raising at home, it is possible to use water with pH value between 6.0 and 6.8. Good water quality can keep the fish in a stable mood and a good appetite.
