Oolong fish (confirm introduction)
For strangers, they like the beautiful appearance of hot-tailed fish, but they don’t have the experience of raising them. At this time, it is recommended to buy some easy-to-raise species to get the experience first, and then choose to buy valuable species. For varieties that are easy to raise, purchasing is also a common sense.
1. From the perspective of species
It is necessary to choose easy breeding and have Hot fish species that are tolerant of low temperatures, have loose requirements for water quality, are highly adaptable, and have mixed feeding habits, such as guppies, swordfish, red swordfish, moonfish, tricolor fish, etc. among flower fish, etc. The betta fish, blue star fish, mandarin fish, kissing fish, peach fish, etc. in the family, and other families such as black skirt fish, rose swordfish, zebra fish, golden fish, etc. are also easy to raise. Each fish has its own unique biological characteristics, which leads to different feeding methods. You should understand their different characteristics before purchasing.
Second, look at the specifications
The smaller the size, the better. However, if it is too small and the fish body is too fragile, it will be difficult to accept the transportation process and the new water environment. Especially for fish with high water quality and dissolved oxygen requirements, it will be more difficult to survive. Therefore, it is better to buy juvenile fish.
The size of juvenile fish varies depending on the size of the individual adult fish, and can be roughly divided into three categories: small fish with a body length of only a few centimeters, choose 2cm or more or more For juvenile fish of about 3cm; for medium-sized adult fish with a body length of about 10cm, choose juvenile fish of 4~5cm; for large fish, choose juvenile fish of 6~9cm. In the same nest of fish, some large juvenile fish are selected. Some large juvenile fish often grow faster and larger, while some smaller ones are often much better than the larger ones, and some even fail to reach the specifications.
3. From the physical point of view
Choose those with bright body colors, It is clear (some species of juvenile fish do not have clear colors until they reach adulthood), their bodies are plump and vigorous, and they swim well.The one who moves brilliantly. Do not select fish that are sick, injured, disabled, abnormal, or have dark luster.
4. Choose a business
A good aquarium shop should be clean Translucent, clean and orderly, the store has a wide variety of varieties, the demonstration landscaping tanks are novel and unique, the managers are knowledgeable, well-educated, considerate and honest, and have excellent after-sales service.
5. Look at the water color
Normal water color should be clear and transparent If the water is dirty or has color, it means neglect of control, or the owner has given drugs to produce yellow, green and other colors. The quality of the fish in the aquarium cannot be maintained.
6. Look at the shape
Various fish have their own unique shape characteristics , but there is one characteristic: good quality fish should have complete scales, no damage on the body surface, each scale can be opened normally, no damage, and no special spots on the body surface.
7. Watching Movement
Ordinary fish should swim brilliantly , many species swim in groups, and the leader is often the top one; tap the aquarium with your hand, and the fish will quickly escape. If the fish swims irregularly, swims alone or has no emergency response, it indicates that the quality of the fish is not good.
8. Ask for price
Same fish, similar fish In fact, the price should be moderate. If it is too high, it means that the owner has raised the price randomly, and if it is too low, it is suspected of being unusual.
9. Look and eat
Eat fish with good quality quickly. If the fish is not eating well, it indicates a disease.
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