To keep the parrotfish's body color bright and vivid, the following points need to be noted:
Water Quality Management: Parrotfish are extremely sensitive to changes in water quality. Therefore, it's necessary to change the water regularly to keep the water clean. It is recommended to change the water every 2 to 3 days, replacing one-third or one-fourth of the water volume each time. This can ensure that the color of the parrotfish won't fade.
Water Temperature Control: The suitable water temperature range for parrotfish is between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, and the optimal water temperature is 28 degrees Celsius. Sudden changes in water temperature will have a negative impact on the body color of parrotfish, so it's necessary to keep the water temperature stable.
Light Management: Parrotfish are very sensitive to light. They need 1 to 2 hours of strong light exposure every day, and after that, the fish tank should be kept in a relatively dark environment. After the strong light exposure, the environment of the fish tank should remain dim to avoid excessive light exposure time.
Feed Selection: Parrotfish are omnivorous fish and can eat live shrimp, bait, flakes and so on. However, it should be noted that small river fish should not be fed, because small river fish may cause damage to the gills of parrotfish, thus affecting their body color.
Through the above measures, it can effectively help parrotfish maintain their bright body color and ensure their health and vitality.