Sunfish, also known as goldfish, mandarin fish and yellow croaker, is one of the representatives of tropical freshwater fish. Its size is relatively large, usually growing to more than 30 cm, and the largest sunfish can even grow to more than 60 cm. Sunfish is very bright, usually in red, yellow, orange and other colors, which is very suitable as an ornamental fish.

Sunfish is an omnivorous fish. They like to eat insects, mollusks, small fish, etc., and also eat some aquatic plants and algae. Sunfish have a lively life habit. They like swimming and exploring, and they are one of the most popular pet fish.

Feeding method of sunfish

If you want to raise sunfish, you need to prepare a fish tank suitable for their life. Generally speaking, sunfish need a fish tank of at least 40 liters, so as to provide enough space and oxygen. The water temperature of the fish tank should be kept between 20-25℃, the water quality should be kept clean, the water should be changed regularly and the sundries at the bottom should be cleaned.

Sunfish are omnivorous fish, so they need to provide a variety of different foods. You can feed sunfish some fish food, worms, aquatic plants, etc., so as to ensure their balanced nutrition. But be careful not to overfeed, otherwise it will lead to poor water quality.

Breeding of sunfish

The reproduction of sunfish is relatively easy. Generally speaking, it is only necessary to put male and female sunfish together. During the breeding period, the male sunfish will chase the female sunfish, push it to the side of the fish tank, and then mate. After mating, the female sunfish will lay eggs on grass or stones.

Sunfish eggs need to hatch in water, which usually takes 7- 10 days. It is necessary to keep the water temperature and water quality stable during incubation to ensure the hatching rate of eggs. Once the eggs hatch successfully, you can start feeding the young sunfish.