Introduction of the Bearded Fish

The bearded fish is a common freshwater fish that lives in water and is a carnivorous fish. Bearded fish have an oval body with many scales on the surface of the body, and their body color is mostly grey or brown, usually about 20-30 cm long, but under the right environment, their body length can reach more than 50 cm. Bearded fish get their name from their whiskers, which help them catch prey.

Life Habits of Bearded Fish

Bearded fish belong to freshwater fishes and live in rivers, lakes, ponds and other waters. They like to inhabit underwater and are usually active at night, while hiding in water plants or under rocks during the day. Bearded fish is a carnivorous fish, their main food is small fish, shrimp, earthworms and other aquatic animals. Bearded fish have very sensitive whiskers that help them sense their surroundings and catch prey.

How to Care for Bearded Fish

If you want to care for bearded fish at home, then you need to know some basic steps.

Choosing an Aquarium

First of all, you need to choose an aquarium that is suitable for the bearded fish to live in. The size of the aquarium should be determined by the number of bearded fish you want to care for. Generally speaking, each bearded fish needs 10-20 liters of water volume. The shape of the aquarium can be either rectangular or square, but the depth should not be too deep to make it easier to observe the fish's activities.

Control of water quality

Water quality is very important for the growth and health of bearded fish, so you need to check the water quality regularly and make necessary adjustments. The control of water quality includes water temperature, PH value, ammonia nitrogen content, nitrate content and so on. Generally speaking, bearded fish are suitable to live in water temperature between 18-26°C. PH value should be controlled between 6.5-7.5, ammonia nitrogen content should be controlled between 0.1-0.5mg/L, and nitrate content should be controlled below 50mg/L.

Choice of feed

Bearded fish are carnivorous fish, so you need to choose a feed that is suitable for them. Generally, fish feeds sold in stores can meet the needs of bearded fish. You can also choose to make your own fish feed, but you need to make sure that the feed is nutritionally balanced. In addition, you need to control the amount of feed to avoid waste and water quality deterioration.