The Luohan fish has bright colors and is also widely loved as a feng shui fish. Luohan fish is a relatively easy fish to raise, but when choosing, you should observe whether the body surface is damaged or not, and the swimming posture. If there are small white spots on the body surface or swimming in corners, do not buy it, otherwise it will be easy to get sick or die. There are pet editors summarizing several experiences in selecting and raising Luohan fish, let's take a look!

1. Principles of selecting Luohan fish

1. The appearance is intact

No matter how beautiful a mangosteen looks, if it is unhealthy, it cannot be selected, because although an excellent but unhealthy mangosteen proves that it has begun to get sick, buying a sick fish may soon die.

2. Large body and strong disease resistance

In the same litter, the larger one must have strong disease resistance, strong appetite and rapid growth; Small means that its vitality is relatively weak and its health is poor.

3. There are large-scale aquarium stores

Large-scale aquarium stores generally carry out strict requirements and inspections on Luohan fish. After the selection of experts, they can be purchased with confidence; the inferior quality is cheap. of commercial fish may carry ectoparasites or visceral pathogens.

4. Lively and not out of the group swimming

A healthy mangrove fish should not have deformities in any part of the body, and lively and not out of the group, swimming alone, with a stable swimming posture. Unhealthy fish tend to swim in corners or float on the surface.

5. The body surface is shiny

The body surface of healthy fish is shiny and colorful, the scales are intact and not falling off, the fins are extended and straight without damage; the gill filaments of the fish are clear The color is bright red; the eyes are full and the cornea is transparent; the anus is tight without congestion, redness and protrusion.

2. Raising method of Luohan fish

1. Use a larger water tank

It is recommended to use a larger water tank to control the water quality and make the fish healthy. Keeping bright and beautiful, the water quality of pH7 and the water temperature of 28°C are the ideal environment for fish breeding.

2. Filtration to prevent pollution

This fish has an excellent appetite and a fast growth rate. It is necessary to prepare an effective filtration system to ensure water quality and prevent fish diseases. Before using tap water, air aeration or add water purifier to remove chlorides and harmful substances.

3. Add oxygen-enhancing equipment

Oxygen-enhancing equipment can increase the oxygen content of the water and make the fish more energetic. To ensure the smooth growth of the fish, you should also prepare a set of safe insulation equipment and a water thermometer to monitor the water temperature.

4. Lighting is good for health

In addition to normal light, turn on the light for 4 hours every day. Daily lighting can be controlled at about 10 hours, which has better effects on fish health and color performance.

5. Laying bottom sand to help water quality

Laying a layer of bottom sand in the fish tank will not only help the stability of water quality, but also help the coloring of Luohan, especially with red colorful sandstones. But be careful not to affect the pH of the water, which will affect the growth of Luohan fish.

6. Control the water temperature of the fish tank

Sometimes Arhat is easy to contract the white spot disease through the drastic changes in the water temperature, so in the area where the temperature cannot be stabilized above 25 ℃, it is best to Breeding is to install a temperature controller in the tank, and set the temperature at about 28 °C.

7. Add salt to disinfect and change the water

Usually, you can add a little salt to the water, which has a disinfection effect , but the amount should not be too much, but also regularly change the water to clean, twice a week, can stimulate the rapid growth of fish.

8. It is necessary to eat less and more meals.

The principle of feeding Luohan feed should follow the principle of eating less and more meals, feeding 2-5 times a day. Eat within minutes to avoid leftovers and leave residues to prevent the occurrence of gastroenteritis.

9. Be alert to seasonal diseases

Winter should be properly heated to avoid saprolegnia;

10. Drugs to prevent infection

If Luohan fish is parasitized by parasites or injured, bacterial infection of the wound will cause bacterial diseases, such as rotten gills, rotten fins, etc., so generally Antibiotics are used to prevent the parasites.