Ornamental fish are colorful and of great ornamental value. Raising ornamental fish at home is actually not much more worry-free than raising other pets. Raising ornamental fish is actually more challenging and difficult than raising cats and dogs. So what are the methods and techniques for raising ornamental fish at home? Share a few with you, I hope to help you.
First: choose the right ornamental fish
When raising ornamental fish at home, you must choose the appropriate species according to your own situation. There are many varieties of ornamental fish. The most taboo for newbies to buy fish is that they don’t want to keep anything. They go to the aquarium store and find that they are all good-looking. Then they spend a lot of money and buy everything they like. In fact, you really need to think about buying fish. You need to consider your actual situation and whether you have the time and energy to take care of those ornamental fish that are more difficult to raise. If it is just a hobby, it is recommended that novices start with easy-to-raise varieties, so as to gradually accumulate breeding experience, and it is not too late to consider difficult-to-raise varieties in the future. It may cost a lot of money to buy high-end varieties directly, but if you don’t raise them well, it will directly dampen the enthusiasm for raising fish.
Second: raise fish first raise water
Anyone who raises ornamental fish knows the saying that raising fish first raises water. Fish are more likely to survive if the water is well maintained. If the step of raising water is not clear, then no matter what fish you buy, you will inevitably die. Tap water can be used for fish farming, but it needs to be treated. The easiest way to do this is to put the tap water in a bucket and let it dry in the sun for a few days before you can use it. This is the easiest way to raise water and is the most commonly used by aquarists. There are many ways to raise water, you can use it according to your needs.
Third: details matter
There are many old aquarists who have kept fish for many years, often facing the fish tank, and it is a long time to see. In fact, raising ornamental fish is a hobby that pays great attention to details. A little carelessness can easily lead to the death of ornamental fish. Therefore, people who like quiet are more suitable for raising ornamental fish.
Always observe the temperature in the aquarium, check the pH frequently, and check the filtration system regularly. These are all very important details. In addition, it is also very important to observe the shape and state of the fish more.
Fishing is a very meticulous hobby. It requires more energy and attention than raising cats and dogs.
