Colorful fish: varieties and tips for keeping

Aquarium colorful fish are very popular among pets. They attract many with their quietness and ease of care. The requirements for the conditions of keeping and feeding depend on the species of the inhabitant of the aquarium.

The most popular and unpretentious fish are representatives of the carp family. They are characterized by peaceful nature and non-aggressive behavior.

• There is no hassle with keeping goldfish. There are more than 120 types of them. Individuals can grow up to 16 cm. They are able to survive without food for a whole week. Goldfish have a tendency to overeat, so it is necessary to dose the food. With good care, they can live up to 15 years. The oranda goldfish has a specific red cap on its head that resembles a growth.
• School barbs get along well with their neighbors. The torpedo barb is capable of growing up to 60 cm. The barbs require a large vessel that can hold approximately 200 liters of liquid. Beautiful fish prefer vegetable food. It is recommended to purchase 3-5 individuals to create a small flock. Shark barbs can reach 30-40 cm.
• The original telescope fish comes in black and gold colors. The individual got its name for its bulging eyes.
• Veil-tails belong to the genus of crucian carp. They attract hobbyists with their luxurious tails and plush fins.

Representatives of the labyrinth family tend to breathe atmospheric air.They need access to the surface of the water, since in the absence of the ability to swallow oxygen, individuals can die. There are many large species in the family: macropod, climbing perch, chelostomy, and others.

• Gourami easily adaptable to any conditions. These fish are characterized by 2 whiskers on the stomach. The grunting gourami has a pearl or bluish-green color. White-blue marble gourami readily reproduces in indoor water.
• Cockerels have a fighting character. They can be kept in small aquariums. But when males do not have enough space, they show aggression towards other inhabitants of the tank.
• Macropod - a wayward individual who does not tolerate the claims of neighbors to their territory. It is desirable to place it with guppies and neons. It is enough to populate one female and one male macropod in the reservoir.

Representatives of the haracin family have a bright and varied color. It is to this family that piranhas belong - the most dangerous predators. But the bulk of the individuals have a peaceful disposition. Here are some representatives of this species:

• the tetra fish has a slightly flattened body;
• thorns are characterized by a black-silver color with black stripes on the body;
• black pacu can grow up to 40-50 cm. he should choose his neighbors carefully, since he is the closest relative of piranha;
• members of this family include tiny neons.

Cichlids are the largest family with 1,300 species.

• A very popular variety is considered to be labidochromis ellou (hummingbird). The bright fish is lemon-colored with black edging on the fins. It gets along well with the inhabitants of the reservoir, but sometimes there are skirmishes between the males.
• The blue dolphin with a protruding tubercle at the top of the head reaches 10 cm. A very peaceful variety.
• The red parrot grows up to 20 cm, it can be bright red, orange and yellow.
• Astronotus is black in color with bright orange spots. Fish live for about 10 years, grow up to 30 cm.
• The scalar has a triangular body shape. Individuals are characterized by a wide variety of colors. For this species, an aquarium is recommended, designed for 60-100 liters, in which it is desirable to place several inhabitants of the same size.

The large catfish family includes many species, not all of them are decorative representatives. For this reason, the catfish must be chosen carefully, otherwise the cub will turn into a huge fish. Aquarists prefer the corridor catfish. An omnivorous catfish does not require special care. He swims along the bottom, looks for food there, cleans the soil. The corridor loves to be in the shade. It cleans well various growths of som ancistrus. It can be brown and yellow in color.

Many lovers of aquarium fish prefer unusually beautiful discus. The green discus has a turquoise color with black splashes. It is very sensitive to water parameters, so keeping individuals is sometimes troublesome. The red discus needs an aquarium that can hold 100 liters of water.

Small multi-colored aquarium fish often serve as a decorative function. They do not require special care; they attract lovers of chordates with their colorfulness and brightness. Viviparous fish are a wonderful option for an indoor reservoir.

• Guppy - the most hardy and tenacious fish. Their length reaches 4 cm. Males have lush, multi-colored tails, similar to a veil. The fish are easy to keep.
• Swordsmen got their name because of the specific tail, on which the xiphoid process appears during puberty. Fish love dry, live and frozen food. If they are placed in a spacious aquarium, individuals grow up to 10-12 cm.It is best to stock the swordtails in small flocks in a 50 liter tank. Green, red, black, brindle and spotted representatives of the species delight aquarists with originality.
• Molliesia - a small aquarium fish that requires more careful care than other viviparous fish. It is necessary to periodically add some salt to the water, the temperature of which should not fall below the 20-degree mark. The individual is able to reach 10 cm. The color of the fish has silvery, golden, green and dark shades.

Many aquarists are attracted to colored spawning fish.

• Sumatran, tiger, fire, cherry, black-striped ruby ​​barbs often grow up to 6 cm. They prefer live food. It is recommended to purchase fish in pairs. Barbs should not be populated in a container together with veil-tails, because they are capable of sluggish neighbors plucking their luxurious fins and tails.
• Danio rerio is a small aquarium fish. The size of an individual varies from 3 to 5 cm. Active, nimble and playful fish like to gather in small flocks. Their excessive mobility often contributes to jumping out of the aquarium. It is best to place these waterfowl in a closed container. There are miniature leopard and pink zebrafish.
• Colored tiny neons are from the haracin family. Their length reaches 2-3 cm. They are famous for their amazing coloration. Red and blue spectacular fish shimmer delightfully in the light. They have a blue neon strip on their bodies.

The temperature regime, hardness and acidity of the water should be selected suitable for all representatives of fish, otherwise the situation may end with illness and even death of some individuals. Filtration, light aeration and weekly replacement of 30% of the water volume ensure a comfortable life for pets.

Equally important is the ability to get along with fish in the same aquarium. It should be borne in mind that large fish often eat their smaller neighbors. Predatory fish harm peace-loving individuals. The temperament of the inhabitants of the aquarium must also be taken into account. Moving fish often leave sluggish neighbors without food.

Before purchasing fish, it is necessary to study the relevant literature on the desired chordate species. This will help create a comfortable living environment for your pets. Having decided on the choice of species, the aquarist must first prepare a container for living, soil, plants, decorations. And only after that you can buy fish. The acquired individual needs to go through quarantine. After a month of isolation, she is placed in a shared aquarium.

Novice aquarists should first start unpretentious fish: guppies, scalar, cockerels, barbs, goldfish, speckled catfish of corridors, zebrafish. Beginners should refrain from acquiring exotic species. The volume of liquid in the aquarium is calculated by the size of the fish. It should be borne in mind that every 5 cm of an individual's body requires an additional 2 liters of fluid. It is advisable to cover the tank with fish that do not need access to oxygen, otherwise the nimblers may jump out of the aquarium. This often leads to their death.

Overfeeding is undesirable as aquatic pets can have major health problems. Servings should be sized to be consumed within 5 minutes. Remains of uneaten food should be removed from the container.

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