Psychological preparation before raising a dragon
Raising a dragon is an adult activity. On the one hand, there are financial reasons. On the other hand, whether you can persist in your interest peacefully may not be a good thing. Changing young people choose to pursue new things.
View the growth of arowana correctly. The maturity period of golden dragons is the process of their growth, ranging from 3 years to 5 years. The maturity period of red dragons is longer, from 5 years to 8 years to 10 years. Individuals who only have hair color at a young age, can they wait? In fact, the most difficult period for raising dragons is the second year after raising them. In the first year, interest in the dragon fish is high, and the dragon fish is taken care of in every possible way. During this period, the satisfaction is palpable, but in the second year, the growth of the dragon fish begins to change. Slowly, the body length changes by 1 centimeter or less per month, which often makes dragon friends unable to bear the loneliness of the dragon, and they begin to complain about the slow development of hair color. In fact, interest and patience are gradually lost. But during this period, my beloved dragon has just turned one year old and is progressing towards maturity. The golden dragon's body is covered with brilliant armor day by day, and the red dragon's body is slowly covered with bright red color. Isn't this process what a dragon raiser should do? The process of anticipation is not the experience of success. Don't be swayed by other people's opinions
Many friends post their dragons for everyone to appreciate and comment on. They like to hear compliments the most (no matter who they are, unless they are masochists), but dragon friends have many opinions. Of course, there are good things and bad things. You have to be able to bear it. Otherwise, it is best not to post it. When others say it is a hybrid, the appearance is not good, it is an old man fish, you will immediately feel the love for dragons. How can your own dragon be so enthusiastic? ?It’s not pleasing to the eye. It’s over. In the near future, this dragon will definitely no longer exist in this tank. Isn’t it true that raising a dragon is raised by others? Your own dragon only belongs to you. Let others have their say. Being able to raise a red-tailed gold for more than 5 years is worthy of admiration. I wasted my time by being fond of the new and disliked the old. I spent more time communicating, my appreciation improved, and I saw many good dragons. So I raised the green dragon for a while and then changed it to the red tail. , there is a better way to go, loving the new and hating the old has turned me into a happy breeder. He keeps breeding without a moment of tranquility, and slowly consumes his patience, because no one likes to farm all day without harvesting. , the joy of raising dragons is experienced in the long process of maturation of arowana, not to mention the joy of breeding, which few people in China can enjoy, so why not give it a try. I have always admired the dragon friends who raised them alone. The outstanding young dragons have grown up after years of raising in the tank. Shenlong, I am afraid that I cannot bear this kind of loneliness. In fact, no one can guarantee what the future will be like. Should I change it or should I change it? You still have to sell, but if you can raise the dragon fish, maybe this persistence can affect your future. Isn't there a saying in Feng Shui? Maybe it is happening now.
Required Hardware Fish Tanks In natural waters, arowanas mostly live near the water surface and are unlikely to dive to the bottom, so the first thing to consider when raising arowana fish tanks is Consider the width. If the width of the fish tank is not wide enough compared to the length of the fish, it will cause the arowana to swim in circles in a certain direction, which will cause the spine of the fish body to bend to avoid these problems. The ideal The aquarium should be an aquarium with relatively large width and depth, and this type of aquarium generally needs to be customized. It is best to consider the current body length of your arowana and its future body length before customizing! Generally The fish tank for raising arowana must be at least 120*60*60CM. Of course, it is best to have a fish tank of 150*60*60CM and above! And when raising arowana, it is best to put it in a large fish tank from the beginning, because if you raise one A 10CM little dragon will be fine in a 60*35*40CM aquarium, but you will need to change its tank within a few months because it has grown! And it is easy to injure it when changing the tank, so it is best to start with it. Just keep it in a large fish tank to avoid the above situation. Fish tank location: Arowana is sometimes more neurotic. When people come in and out frequently or children slap the aquarium, it will affect the arowana's mood and even cause it to be frightened. It affects eating, so it is best to set the fish tank in a place where it will not be disturbed frequently. Special reminder: Because arowana fish tanks are generally larger, you should also consider the bearing capacity of your floor slab, so as not to cause unnecessary problems!& Remember! Remember! Remember!!!!!!
Generally, arowanas are kept indoors with lamps, which cannot allow the fish to receive sunlight. Plant lamps or sun lamps can only be used to supplement the lack of sunlight. In addition, it can also increase the color of the fish and promote the metabolism of the arowana. There are two types of lighting equipment on the market, one is the underwater lamp and the other is the upper lighting lamp of the aquarium. Nowadays, there are many lamps to choose from, and the colors displayed by the arowana are also different. It is recommended to add a small night light on the top of the tank and keep it on all year round to prevent the arowana from being affected by slight movements in the dark. The main function of an air pump is to increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water. If used properly, it can also create an atmosphere in the tank. The types can be divided into three types: AC-only, DC-only and AC-DC dual-use. There are quite a few brands on the market. Trachea and air stone The trachea is in a single form; the air stone can be divided into two materials, one is wood and the other is sand. The wooden form changes little, while the sandy form changes greatly, and can be shaped into various shapes. Its function is to separate the air transported by the air pump through the trachea more finely and increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water. Filter: In fact, the feces of all carnivorous fish are easier to decompose than the feces of feed-eating fish. Just use an ordinary filter. If you raise multi-tailed arowana or mix other fish species, you can also consider using Trickle-type filters. Most of the filters on the market (under six feet) are trickle-type filters. You don’t have to worry about this.
Advantages of raising dragons in a naked tank
< p> 1. Arowana is not easily injured. Arowana chases live bait at an extremely fast speed and is less likely to be injured by the bottom sand when chasing downward. In addition, fish that are infected by parasites or bacteria will use friction to relieve itching. Not laying a bottom sand can avoid scratches on scales and other parts.2. Easy to clean, economical and convenient. It can avoid the trouble of cleaning the bottom sand and the cost of bottom filtration equipment, and is easy to manage.
3. The water quality is not easy to deteriorate. When the leftover food, residue and excrement of the arowana cannot be filtered by the filter, it can be clearly seen and must be removed.
Disadvantages of raising dragons in a naked tank
1. The bottom of the monotonous aquarium lacks bottom sand, and the whole aquarium is empty and has no landscaping to speak of
2. The biological effect is poor because there is no substrate, and the nitrifying bacteria do not have enough bacterial beds to reproduce in large numbers. They can only reproduce in the filter tank, and the number is relatively limited.
Advantages of laying bottom sand to raise arowana
1. Beautiful. You can add the favorite substrate according to the breeder's preference and change it to create a special landscape.
2. Stabilize fish properties and make arowana feel close to nature. 3. Biological effects: It can become a bacterial bed for nitrifying bacteria, decomposing organic matter into inorganic matter and precipitating it in the water.
Disadvantages of laying bottom sand to raise arowana
1. Difficult to clean and increase expenses. Cleaning the aquarium is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also increases the cost of installing the bottom filtration system.
2. Water quality is prone to deterioration. There are too many sediments that are difficult to remove, and nitrifying bacteria have no time to decompose them, which easily makes the water turbid and produces harmful organic matter and toxins.
3. Arowana is more susceptible to injury. The substrate is rough and Arowana is more likely to be injured when chasing food or rubbing to relieve itching.
Summary If you want your fish to have a comfortable living environment, relevant equipment is necessary. There are many types of related products currently on the market. You can consider your personal needs when purchasing. The equipment can be roughly divided into: (1) substrate; (2) filter plate; (3) air pump; (4) trachea, Air stone; (5) Filter; (6) Filter material; (7) Temperature controller; (8) Thermometer; (9) Lighting equipment; (10) Others. ?
Classification of Asian Arowana Asian Arowana is truly found in Southeast Asia and is also the most popular and expensive one. Because the varieties in each production area are different, they are distinguished by color, such as golden dragon and blue dragon in Malaysia; red dragon, golden dragon and blue dragon in Indonesia. Currently, the following types are available for purchase in Hong Kong.
Green Arowana The fins of the Green Dragon are green-yellow and the scales are blue. The tip of the snout is yellow, and the whole body is golden-green when it becomes an adult fish, so it is named Qinglong. Yellow-tailed Arowana Yellow-tailed Arowana is very similar to Qinglong, except that the rear three fins are yellow, and the price is slightly higher than that of Qinglong.
The red-tailed arowana has the same characteristics as the cross-backed arowana in its juvenile stage: blue with a green background and light red with dots inside a thin golden frame. The light red scales will turn into golden yellow when mature. The only difference is that the dorsal fin and the upper half of the caudal fin are black, the lower half of the caudal fin and anal fin are red, and the golden scale bars will reach the upper row of scales, starting from the abdominal scales. This feature is the distinguishing factor between the over-backed golden dragon and the red-tailed golden dragon. As the name suggests, the key to a good Red-tailed Golden Dragon is whether the tail and anal fins are dark red, with the redder the better. &&&&Not every arowana commonly known as red-tailed gold will have the characteristic of red tail fins, some are only reddish or even colorless.
The first level is the special red-tailed golden dragon: all seven fins are red in color, especially the last three fins are the most obvious, with bright golden scales.
The second level is the A-level red-tailed golden dragon: the three rear fins are red, and the pelvic and pectoral fins are pink with golden yellow.
The third level is the common red-tailed golden dragon: the three rear fins are light orange-red, and the black stem bones and markings are more obvious.
When the over-backed golden dragon is a young fish, it is characterized by a blue-green background with light red with dots inside a thin golden frame. When it grows up, the shallow scale frame will turn into golden yellow, and the golden-yellow blue or green scale bars will appear. It will reach the fifth row of scales and cross the entire dark green back. The difference between it and the red-haired Angry Gold, apart from the scales, is the difference in the ventral part and anal fin. The upper part of the back and caudal fin should be dark blue.
Red Arowana can be divided into four categories. They are blood red, pepper red, orange red and golden red. &&&&Chili Red Arowana has bright red gill cover prints and scale frames, all with bright red The outer edge is dominant, each fin is also red, and the snout is also red. If the light is turned off (because the lighting lamp of the fish tank has a red wavelength, the color of the fish body is not completely true when the light is turned on), the scales are Blue-purple color, the lips are upturned and the head is pointed when the juveniles are young, and the fins are red when they are adults. The body color of the Blood Red Dragon does not have the red scale frame of the Chili Red Dragon, and the gill cover does not have obvious dark red gill marks. It is just distributed evenly throughout the body, but the color is still mainly red. The dragon fish is basically colorless. When the dragon fish is young, the lips are flatter and the head is less pointed. The gill cover of the adult fish is light orange, and the fins have no obvious red or are light orange. The fins and tail fins are light orange. Orange.
High-backed red-tailed golden cross-backed golden dragon * red-tailed golden cross-bred subspecies. The emergence of high-backed red-tailed golden dragon has made the cross-backed golden dragon become a more controversial fish species. The difference between the two is only in the sixth row Is it over-backed or not? And the high-quality high-backed red-tailed golden dragon may be over-backed! (The probability is not high) because it has also inherited the bloodline of a golden-backed dragon. A real over-backed golden dragon. The scales after it grows. The color and luster are definitely not comparable to those of high-backed red-tailed golden dragons that have been passed down by luck. The difference in the middle is the bloodline. Therefore, it is not without reason that the price of the pure-blooded red-tailed golden dragon remains high.
Colorful This series of arowana varieties, Longtong Yanyan Blood Red Golden Dragon, are fish improved by crossing the red dragon with the golden dragon. Each family has different names, but the larvae bred in this way will all be as gorgeous as the posters when they grow up. Everything depends on the performance of the individual. Special dragons include "Camelosaurus" with a deformed back and deformed eyes. The "Blind Dragon", the conjoined "Two-Headed Dragon", the "One Dragon" with deformed scales on its back, the albino "Snow Dragon" with a mutated body color, the blue "Black Dragon", The "Red Eye Dragon" with true red eyes and white subspecies, the "Panda Dragon" with transparent gill covers, the "Erlang Shen" with an extra eye on the top of its head, etc. are all arowanas with special appearances. These arowanas are not commonly seen. They are deliberately collected by people, and their prices have increased due to their rarity and uniqueness.
New fish should be kept in the tank for more than two days when all relevant knowledge and equipment have been collected. When the preparations are complete and the aquarium has been filled with water, heated, and aerated for more than two days, you can welcome the arowana. If you are not sure, you can first put in two goldfish or Thai crucian carp to test whether the water quality is suitable. If you have been using a biological filter then it is best to let the water reach a pH of 6-7 and a water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. Add small amounts of table salt (approximately 1 or 2 teaspoons per 5 gallons or 20 liters of water) to the fish tank to reduce the risk of fungal attack and keep the fish healthy and increase its appetite. If possible, it is best to take the water from the new fish's original tank and return it to your own fish tank (if there is no problem with the water in the original tank). It is best to have retrieved 1/3, so as to facilitate the new fish's adverse effects on environmental changes. reaction. It is recommended to raise arowana from an early age. Tolerance to temperature and water I would like to remind you again that when purchasing arowana, remember to ask an expert or experienced arowana lover to purchase it, and purchase it from a reputable aquarium. When the purchased arowana comes in, do not rush to put the arowana into the aquarium. Instead, put the arowana and the plastic bag containing the fish into the aquarium for about 5 to 10 minutes. The temperature should match the temperature of the aquarium, then unzip the bag and add the comprehensive water quality in the aquarium, and slowly let the arowana swim into its new world.
When putting the arowana into the aquarium, you must pay attention to the following two points:
1. Cover the upper part of the aquarium after placing the fish to prevent the arowana from jumping. out. Because the arowana is more frightened during this period and appears irritable and restless.
2. Observe the arowana carefully for more than 30 minutes to see if there are any abnormalities, and pay attention to whether the arowana has adapted to the new environment.
Selection of Arowana bait The choice of bait will directly affect the health of ornamental fish. Choosing the correct bait is extremely important for the growth and development of ornamental fish. A variety of feeds must be mixed and fed so that the nutrition is balanced. There are many types of bait: live bait, frozen bait, artificial bait, etc., each with its own characteristics.
The amount of bait. Someone will feed the fish as long as it is willing to eat. In fact, it is not good to give it too much bait. When they eat too much bait in a tank with limited space, Due to insufficient exercise, they store a lot of fat and cholesterol, making them obese. When young fish are fed, they can be fed three meals a day, or eighty-eighth in the morning and evening. Because young fish have greater nutritional needs, they can be fed more as adults. After that, just one meal a day is enough to avoid anorexia due to being too full. Make him feel hungry so that he will be more active and not too fat. Type of bait Zhu Wenjin (nutritional content contains protein) Zhu Wenjin is a kind of The product with additional properties is an omnivorous fish species. Because it is cheap and easy to obtain, it is often used by fishermen. The advantage of feeding Zhu Wenjin is that the bone spurs are thinner, and it can grow well in the fish tank and pick up leftover bait at the bottom of the tank. , if you want to go on a long trip, you can put some there so you don’t have to worry about starving to death. On the other hand, you can provide the arowana with leisure activities after meals. Put a few of them as live targets, so that the arowana can return to its hunting habit and exercise. However, do not feed it often, because the eyes may droop. If you feed Zhu Wenjin regularly, you will not only suffer from nutritional imbalance but also suffer from anorexia. Sand shrimp, sword shrimp, grass shrimp (the nutritional content contains astaxanthin and chitin and less protein) The nutritional content of shrimp includes astaxanthin, chitin and less protein. It is relatively indifferent to general breeders and is a feed with higher nutritional content. The astaxanthin contained in shrimp is more It is the source of the color accumulation of arowana, and the calcium and iron contained in shrimp shells is also one of the sources.
Provides a way to distinguish the richer astaxanthin in shrimps. Those with lighter body colors have astaxanthin. The shrimps with more astaxanthin will have a redder body color when cooked. The obvious difference lies in whether the shrimps eat green algae as their main food. Shrimps that eat green algae will be darker brown. Larger arowanas can be fed prawns or sand shrimps, and attention must be paid to the freshness; smaller arowanas can be fed black-shell shrimps. If shrimps are the main food, small fish are supplementary food, and crickets are snacks, the raised arowanas The color of the fish will be very good. Note: The heads and tails of the shrimps must be removed to avoid harming the arowana when eating and causing abdominal fluid. Big belly fish (nutrition contains protein) & && Big belly fish is a kind of country fish Common fish species in river canals were also used as feed fish at that time due to their rapid reproduction. However, they were more likely to carry bacteria, such as scale and tail rot caused by mold, and parasites. These diseases are more likely to occur in Arowana. Loach (the nutritional content contains protein and vitamin A, and the fat content is very low.) Loach is a kind of food with high nutritional value, and it is also a kind of bait that Arowana likes. However, because loach has strong vitality, sometimes it will still survive after being swallowed. It will stir up in the body, causing the death of arowana in many cases, so it is safer to kill it before feeding it. The body size must not be too large, about 5cm is suitable. I always stuff the anthelmintic medicine into the belly of the loach. , to facilitate deworming. Note: When feeding loaches, because loaches have considerable vitality, it is best to stun the loaches before putting them in to avoid collisions and injuries caused by the arowana chasing the loaches and the live loaches entering the fish's belly and scurrying around.
Crickets& &&& are also a common bait. They can be fed occasionally to supplement nutrition. Crickets are the main food. In this way, it will grow an almost natural body color, but the economy must be very good. Otherwise, shrimps can be the main food. Since arowana does not eat plant-based things, we can indirectly feed crickets and vegetables, and then feed the arowana to capture the plant-based nutrients that the arowana lacks. It is not a matter of eating a The body color will increase in 1 or 2 months, but it needs regular feeding to be effective. You can let him eat red grapes for the crickets that have not been fed yet. Dry feed (with diversified nutrients and color-enhancing ingredients) is a kind of It is a very convenient dry feed. The ingredients are considerate of various fish species and have a color-enhancing effect. It includes granular, flake and tablet forms. Each form has its own suitable fish species. It is available on the market. The more common dry feeds include azoo, Haifeng and Tetra Bite dry feeds. It is also a kind of color-enhancing feed, but the color will be more rigid than natural food. Antarctic shrimp (nutritional ingredients protein, fat and shrimp red (Vegetarian) & is rich in protein, fat and astaxanthin required by red tropical fish. Since Antarctic shrimp is rich in protein, frozen Antarctic shrimp is not easy to preserve because the protein is easily oxidized, making Antarctic shrimp easy to store. They are black in color, so Antarctic shrimps are dried in the market.
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