Parrotfish Breeding Tips mainly include the following aspects:
Water Quality Management: Parrotfish prefer weakly acidic and soft water. The pH value should be kept between 6.5 and 7.5. The water temperature should be controlled between 25 °C and 30 °C. Use a heating rod to keep the water temperature constant, with the temperature difference not exceeding 2 °C. Change the water regularly, once every three to five days, and replace one-fourth of the water volume each time to keep the water clean.
Temperature Control: Parrotfish are very sensitive to changes in water temperature. The water temperature should be kept at around 28 °C, and the change in water temperature during water changes should not exceed 2 °C.
Oxygen Supply: Parrotfish have a relatively imperfect respiratory system and need sufficient oxygen. Make sure the fish tank is oxygenated 24 hours a day, especially when they are raised in high density.
Feed Selection: Parrotfish are omnivorous fish and need a diverse range of feeds. You can feed them special fish food, brine shrimp, bloodworms, etc. However, pay attention to controlling the amount of feeding to avoid excessive feeding that may lead to deterioration of water quality. In addition, choosing feeds containing astaxanthin and carotenoids helps maintain the bright body colors of parrotfish.
Environment Setup: Providing a dark background or a red environment for parrotfish helps to make their body colors even brighter. Provide 2 to 3 hours of light every day to help parrotfish synthesize pigments and maintain their bright body colors.
Stocking Density: Reasonably control the stocking density according to the size of the fish tank to avoid fights and impacts on growth caused by overly high density. Generally speaking, a tank with dimensions of 80 (length) by 40 (width) by 50 (height) can keep 12 to 15 parrotfish.
Disease Prevention: Pay attention to the selection of parrotfish. Purchase healthy ones with good body shapes and avoid buying sick fish. When new fish are put into the tank, they should gradually adapt to the water quality to avoid stress reactions caused by sudden environmental changes.