According to the different species of loach, the size is different, and the big one can grow to about 20 cm. The size of the fish tank should be regarded as the body length of the loach. So how to raise loach? How to raise loach in fish tank? Just satisfy these points.
Prepare bottom sand
If you want to reproduce the growth environment of loach in nature, you need to spread about 5 cm of soil or fine sand on the bottom of the fish tank. The loach was originally hidden in the mud at the bottom of the water. Although mud is their favorite, if the fish tank is covered with 5 cm of mud, these little guys will be hard to find once they hide in it, and they will lose their ornamental value. So it is best to choose the fine sand by the river. Fortunately, these differences have little influence on the daily life of loach.
The feeding characteristic of loach is to swallow the bait together with the gravel in the mouth, and then take the gravel out of the gills alone. From this point of view, river sand is more suitable. In addition, in winter, loach also needs to dive into the gravel and hibernate with cold water.
When choosing river sand, we should pay attention to those small sand without edges and corners. Too sharp edges and corners are easy to scratch loach or other fish.
Choose a bigger fish tank.
It is recommended to choose a large tank with a length of 45cm * (height) * 30cm * 30cm (width). A fish tank of this size can raise about 10 loaches. Considering the length of adult loach 10~ 15 cm, it is not suitable for small tank feeding. In addition, it is suggested that the fish tank should be placed in a bright place as far as possible. If it is direct sunlight, pay attention to control the water temperature. In addition, the loach has poor cold tolerance, so it is necessary to pay attention to the low water temperature in winter, otherwise it is easy to hibernate. The best way is to put them in a sunny place indoors and control the water temperature not to be too low. The water temperature should be controlled at 27~3 1 degree in summer and 7 7~ 10/degree in winter. How to raise loach in fish tank? Just satisfy these points.
The fish tank needs to be covered
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus takes more exercise at night and has a slender body, so it is easy to escape from the gap in the fish tank. In addition, they are very sensitive to vibration and will jump out of the tank once they are frightened, so it is necessary to cover the fish tank. From this point of view, the deeper the fish tank, the better. If the fish tanks are more than 40 cm, they basically won't jump out.
Chlorination removal and reuse of tap water
Like goldfish, tap water should be left for a day or two, or a few alum should be added to remove chlorine before use. After the water is dirty, it is necessary to change the water. The specific frequency of changing water depends on the number of loaches raised and the size of the fish tank, basically once every two months, and about two-thirds of the water can be changed.
Adding oxygen pump and aquatic plants
Aquatic plants have the function of purifying water quality and look beautiful. In addition, they can provide oxygen for fish tanks and help loach grow. Be sure to add oxygen pumps and aquatic plants. It should be noted that when the loach moves in the bottom sand, it is easy to raise the roots of aquatic plants, so it is best to plant aquatic plants.