Red arrowfish, belonging to the flower family, also known as red sword and swordfish, is produced in South America and is a kind of artificially cultured ornamental fish, mainly distributed in Mexico, Guatemala and other places. The biggest feature of this fish is its red body, which is why it is favored by more fish lovers. The red swordfish that grows in nature has a square body and a light blue-green color. Due to artificial breeding, the body color of red swordfish is more colorful, including red, white, blue and so on. Among them, the representative fish are red swordfish, green swordfish, white swordfish, black-fin red swordfish, black-fin white swordfish, etc.!

1The appearance characteristics of red swordfish

Male red swordfish have a needle-shaped fin attached to their tail, called a swordtail, while females have no swordtail. Small red swordfish are about 7 to 10 cm long and square in shape with a pointed head and a longer tail. The red swordfish is bright red all over, making it the most attractive fish in the tank. In addition, the male red swordfish has a long sword attached to the body, and the female fish has a round body, which can be distinguished from male and female at a glance, but this kind of fish is not common in fish!

2 Habit characteristics of red swordfish

1. Temperament characteristics

Red swordfish is docile in nature and is a typical tropical fish. It can be mixed with other fish species, but Some small tropical fish are occasionally attacked by other species. The little guy also likes to bite the tail of the fish. In addition, the red swordfish is lively and active. When the male fish is in danger or is frightened, it will keep jumping

2. Food, suitable temperature

The red swordfish's The appearance is extremely beautiful. The red swordfish grown in the origin is generally about 8 cm in length, and with artificial breeding, its body length is about 12 cm. Red swordfish have a strong and powerful body, are easy to farm, and are never picky eaters. Its food is omnivorous, and it can accept all kinds of earthworms, red worms, and artificially formulated bait. For red swordfish, the best water quality is weak acid or weak alkaline. In addition, small fish have strong cold resistance, and the optimum temperature is 20 to 26 degrees Celsius. In fact, the most suitable temperature is 24 degrees, but parents should also decide according to the specific situation. During the breeding process, parents can add a cover plate at the bottom of the fish tank, which is conducive to the better growth of red swordfish!

3. Characteristics of reproduction

Adult red swordfish Sexual maturity is generally reached at seven months of age, at which point mating is possible. Red swordfish likes to live in groups. Female fish give birth to young through internal fertilization. It should be noted that the anus of female fish has black fetal spots in the early stage of labor. At this time, parents should remove the female fish to be born out of the water tank. When breeding, try to create a quiet, comfortable and warm production environment for it, so as to avoid the fish being frightened and causing dystocia! Generally speaking, after they have produced a litter, they can start producing again after about a month. next litter. The female fish takes care of the newly born fry very carefully. After three months, the male and female will be easily distinguished!

3 Precautions for raising red swordfish

Before raising , parents should first prepare a fish tank for it. The size of the fish tank should be determined by the number of red swordfish. It is recommended to buy a larger fish tank, which will allow the fish to have more space for movement! At the same time, the fish tank should be equipped with Oxygen supply equipment. When the fish lack oxygen, they will gather near the water surface. At this time, the oxygen supply can be turned on. If there is no oxygen device, the water can be changed frequently for the fish, and half of the old water can be pumped away. Remember not to smoke too much or the red swordfish will feel uncomfortable. Some parents are reluctant to change the water, so it is recommended to feed it some live fish and insects, preferably once a day! At the same time, parents can prepare a heating tube, which can be used when the weather is getting cooler!

4 Red Swordfish Lifespan

Such a beautiful red swordfish, its lifespan must be the most concerned issue for everyone. In general, the lifespan of red swordfish is 3-5 years, and if raised properly, it may live for about five years. This fish is easy to keep, and with the right feeding methods, its lifespan will not be too short.