The ruby lampfish, also known as the blood-red ruby lamp, is a species of tetracarp that lives year-round in the Mande River and the southern watershed of Colombia. This fish was named in 1966, and it was introduced to China after it was published in 1970. Compared with the general lampfish, the Ruby lampfish is a very small type. But they have a light red color all over them, which is the favorite of many aquarists.

(1)Polyculture

Ruby light fish are very mild-mannered, and they are often the same size as The fish swim happily in the aquarium, sometimes next to the aquatic plants, and sometimes they go to the bottom of the water after a while. They enjoy days like this, so they are ideal for mixing with fish of the same size.

(2)Environment

The adaptability of Lubi lampfish is not particularly strong, and its requirements for water quality are relatively high. The water quality suitable for them is weakly acidic soft water with a temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius, and a pH value between 6.8 and 7.0. In the aquarium, it is appropriate to provide them with an environment such as rockery or aquatic plants to play.

(3) Feeding

Ruby is an omnivorous species, preferring both plant-based and animal-based food, But I prefer plant-based bait. When feeding, it is mainly based on aquatic plants, etc., and it is OK to feed some nematodes.

(4) Breeding

When the lubi is sexually mature, the female is larger than the male, and the abdomen is slightly raised, while the male is slightly larger than the male. The fish are relatively slender. At this time, they can be used as broodstock to enter the breeding work. The water temperature during the breeding period should be kept at 23 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius, and the young eggs are sticky eggs, which are mostly produced among the aquatic plants. The broodstock should be taken away immediately after spawning, otherwise they will devour the young. In three to five days, juveniles can basically swim and feed on their own.