Siniperca chuatsi can be kept as ornamental fish, but it is necessary to use a large fish tank with a depth of more than 1 m. They are carnivorous fish and eat a lot. When they are cultivated, they should be fed every day. The food can be other small fish or shrimp. They have high requirements on water quality and need to change water every 3-4 days to ensure good water quality. In addition, they also have certain requirements for water temperature, and it is best to control the water temperature at around 20℃ during breeding. 1. Can mandarin fish be used as ornamental fish? Mandarin fish is a common freshwater fish in China. Wild mandarin fish live in rivers and lakes, and mandarin fish can also be raised artificially. Because mandarin fish can be eaten, some farmers raise it as economic fish, so the number of mandarin fish is relatively large. In addition, mandarin fish can also be used as ornamental fish and cultured in fish tanks at home. Although it can be used as an ornamental fish, Siniperca chuatsi is not a kind of ornamental fish, so it is not particularly common to keep it in a fish tank.

Second, how to raise mandarin fish as an ornamental fish 1, fish tank: If mandarin fish is raised as an ornamental fish, a suitable fish tank can be prepared. It is best to have a bigger fish tank, and then decide the number of aquaculture according to the size of the fish tank. Wild mandarin fish belong to benthic fishes. If it is fish tank culture, it is best to pay attention to the water depth, and try to be above 1 meter. In the fish tank, you can put some other substances into the sea, such as stones or heavy wood, so that they can rest in it.

2, feeding: Siniperca chuatsi is a very typical carnivorous fish, their favorite food is small fish, shrimp and other meat. Therefore, it is best to feed them this kind of live fish and shrimp. Mandarin fish eat a lot and should be fed every day.

3, water temperature: Mandarin fish's requirements for water temperature are not particularly high, and room temperature at home is fine. However, considering that the water temperature will affect their growth state, it can be adjusted appropriately and kept at about 20 degrees.

4. Water quality: Siniperca chuatsi has high requirements on water quality. Because of their large excretion, the water quality is very easy to get dirty. Therefore, it is suggested to set up a filtration system or put a filter in the water to clean the debris in the fish tank regularly. The other is to change water. When the weather is hot, it is best to change it every three or four days. It is convenient to use tap water at home, but it can only be used after 1-2 days of exposure.