Orange aquarium fish: varieties, selection and care
Today there are countless ornamental fish for home aquariums. All of them are subdivided into classes, types and subspecies, but today we will consider them according to a different classification - according to color. Orange aquarium fish have a special place in the underwater world, because they are all so bright and special. Next, we will take a closer look at the varieties of orange fish for aquariums, we will learn how to choose them correctly and how to care for them.
Views
It is believed that aquarium fish can be soothing.
Moreover, they attract the attention of even the most indifferent people to them, especially if the aquarium is beautifully designed.
The most current varieties of orange aquarium fish, which are great for home keeping.
Comet
A comet from the "goldfish" family. The body in comets reaches 18-20 cm in length, it is rounded, the fish have veil fins. The ideal temperature for comets in an aquarium is 20-23 degrees. They get along well with all civilians in aquariums.
Swordsmen
Perhaps one of the most popular orange fish are swordtails. They are so named because their tail fin resembles a sharp sword. They are viviparous, and therefore they are often bred even by amateurs. They usually like to eat aquarium algae and small snails.
Quite peacefully coexist with many fish, but they do not really like slowly swimming inhabitants and fish smaller in size.
The temperature in the swordsman aquarium should be 24-26 degrees.
Discus
This fish has a very original appearance, belongs to the cichlid family.It happens not only orange, but also red and other colors. It should be noted that discus very badly get along with scalars, this point should be taken into account before buying two types. For discus, a water temperature of at least 26-27 degrees is very important.
Guppy
Small inhabitants of aquariums, which many know firsthand.
Guppies are yellow-gold, yellow-orange, blue and other colors.
They are very unpretentious to care for, perfect for those people who are just going to purchase their first aquarium.
Cockerels
Such fish are sometimes very aggressive, especially when it comes to males in the same aquarium. They grow, as a rule, no more than 5 cm in length. The content is very simple and unpretentious.
Botsia clown
This species reaches 26 cm.
Many people are attracted to fish with this name for their extraordinary and colorful appearance.
They are considered tropical, it is often difficult to get along in aquariums with other inhabitants of the underwater world, and therefore it is not recommended to keep them with smaller species.
Danio rerio
Miniature zebrafish look very impressive. They are very active and usually prefer to live in small flocks. Their size reaches no more than 5 cm. The most acceptable living temperature is 18-20 degrees. Danio rerio get along well with different types of fish, including not only small and related ones, but also larger ones.
Of course, this is not all aquarium fish that can have an orange color. These also include amphiprion, veiltail, ranch, telescope and some others.
How to choose?
You should buy aquarium inhabitants only in proven places so as not to purchase sick specimens. These can be both professional stores with fish, and private traders who independently breed decorative individuals.
It is very important to think in advance what kind of fish you want to settle in the same aquarium, since many of them do not get along with each other and can be aggressive.
When choosing fish, one should take into account the temperature regime of the water, which is suitable for the habitat of this or that species, because for some species a temperature of 20-23 degrees is quite acceptable, while for others it is at least 26. Usually, this point should be checked with fish sellers.
Nuances of care
To make the fish feel comfortable, it is very important to approach the choice of their place of residence as carefully as possible. So, according to many experts, for every 5 cm of the body of any fish, 2 liters of water are needed.
If you have just decided to start breeding aquarium inhabitants, then it is highly undesirable to acquire expensive and exotic varieties. They require special care.
It should be remembered that not all species are friendly, many of them are aggressive. Often large fish species are not always "happy" with their small neighbors.
Food should be selected based on the needs of the species that will live in the aquarium. It is advisable to remove the remains of uneaten food from the container as soon as possible. You should not allow sudden changes in temperature in the aquarium, it should be set according to what species of fish live there. It is advisable to place the aquarium in a remote place from all kinds of vibrations, technology and outside noise.
How to care for and breed swordsmen, see below.
