The breeding methods of parrotfish mainly involve aspects such as water quality management, temperature control, feed selection, and disease prevention.
Firstly, parrotfish are suitable to live in soft water that is slightly acidic and has low hardness. The pH value should be maintained at around 6.5, and the dissolved oxygen content needs to reach 8 milligrams per liter. To ensure the cleanliness of the water quality, it is recommended to use biochemical filter cotton, water pumps, and aeration equipment to maintain the water quality.
Secondly, parrotfish have relatively strong adaptability to temperature, but they are very sensitive to temperature changes. The suitable water temperature range is from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. When changing the water each time, the change in water temperature should not exceed 0.5 degrees Celsius to avoid stress reactions.
Regarding feed selection, parrotfish are omnivorous fish and can accept artificial baits, flakes, pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp and other foods. In order to make the body color of parrotfish more vivid, feeds containing astaxanthin and carotenoids can be regularly fed.
In addition, parrotfish may fight in the fish tank due to competing for food or protecting their territory. To avoid this situation, their energy can be dispersed by increasing the water flow and installing wave-making pumps.