Parrot fish inhabits reef-sand mixed areas, mainly in tropical and subtropical oceans at a depth of 30-50 cm below the surface. The juvenile fish imitates seaweed debris drifting with the current, hides in the sand when frightened, and sleeps in the sand at night. It is carnivorous and feeds on small benthic animals. My friends have learned about its wild living environment, and there must be many friends who are also fascinated by its appearance. If you want to raise parrot fish, how do you choose? What should you pay attention to when buying? If you want to know more in detail, you can follow the editor to learn together!

How much is a parrot fish?

Generally speaking, parrot fish with a size of 20-25CM are relatively large, so the price will be relatively high. Some: As long as the blood parrot is not sick or obviously defective, the price is basically between 100 yuan and 170 yuan each. A good macaw can sell for between 180-250 yuan.

How to choose parrot fish?

1. The whole body should be blood red, without black spots and variegation, the redder the better, but the redness should be natural;

2. The body shape should be round and thick, the shorter the better, similar to the cute shape of a goldfish; Mouth;

4. Observe whether the swimming of the blood parrot fish is normal, do not choose those that have been floating on the water or sinking in the bottom. The fins should be fully stretched, the operculum should not be everted, and the breathing should be smooth;

5. No trauma and transparent fish eyes;

6. Good desire to eat and swim Strong, lively and active.

7. The blood parrot fish aquarium generally needs to be equipped with 2-3 scavenger fish of the same size as the working fish in the aquarium, and you can purchase them at the same time.

8. The One Heart parrotfish currently on the market belongs to the juvenile fish with tail docking, which is a deformed and disabled fish. It is not recommended for you to breed.