Caring Arowana Fish
Who the hell are not familiar with this one fish, arowana fish yap is so fascinating. Arowana can say is that the majority of fish filling the kingkonglomerat living room, which is practically muuuahal fish.
Arowana fish, including families “ancestor”, ie Osteoglasidae or families of fish “BONY-tongue” (bony tongues), because the base of the mouth in the form of bone that functions as a gear. Arowana thinking about various nicknames, such as: Fish Dragon (Dragon Fish), Nightlife, Saratoga, PlaTapad, Kelesa, siluk, Kayangan, Peyang, Tangkelese, Aruwana, or Arowana, depending on the place.
Here I menshare little tips how to care for Arowana fish is good and right in the tank, so that your arowana fish are not stressed or in order to develop properly.
1. Notice aquarium equipment
Success of the aquarium into a comfortable place for Arowana fish, really influenced by completeness of supporting facilities.
Aerator
The function of the air pump or aerator is supplying air into the aquarium water, and simultaneously evaporating or encourage the burning of the remains out of the aquarium. Aerator is quite good, if a small electrical current which moved him, but blew a relatively much air.
Heater & Thermometer
Heater (heater) is needed especially at the time of the aquarium water temperature to drop dramatically. While water temperature control devices, or the thermometer is also installed in the aquarium. In cold regions, heater and thermometer is needed.
Filter
Filter or filter function to filter the water in the aquarium. This work includes a filter to suck up water aquarium, filter, and back again into the aquarium in a clean condition.
TL Lamp
The presence of fluorescent lamps, emit light in addition, could also enhance the appearance of the aquarium. But, not to light lamps which raises heat in excess of needs. Ideally for an area of 80×40 cm aquarium lamps require 20 watts of power.
2. diligently perform maintenance aquarium
I can not help if you already love Arowana fish in the aquarium, diligent enough to care. because then it looks arowana in the aquarium look healthy, fresh, and fun.
feeding
The main menu is in the aquarium arowana centipedes. but do not constantly be centipedes, should be varied with other foods. for example: shrimp, cockroaches, frogs, centipedes, lizards, and crickets.
Controlling & running water
every day is required to control the temperature and ph of water. As for the ideal water temperature for Arowana fish around 25-27 degrees centigrade. if the temperature of chilled water, immediately turn on the heater until the water temperature as needed. whereas the desired ph of about 6 to 8.5. if the ph is too low, then add the lime into the aquarium. in addition, water sanitation should be noted also, please treat the aquarium water with Malachite Green, with a frequency of three weeks.
and do not forget, the water tank was also replaced. but running water is dipilahkan into two, namely: (a) changing the water regularly once every two days with a volume of 10% of the total volume of aquarium water, and (b) the total turnover of water every three months. if you use pam water, should be left 24 hours in advance so that the chlorine content of sediment, and after that can be inserted into the aquarium.
3. interior aquarium
life in the aquarium is a replica of the environment in the wild. therefore, need interior design in aquarium. this means that demands an appreciation of aesthetics, so the combination of graceful beauty of the aquarium with Arowana fish can show a harmonious shades of coolness.
water plants
considering the origin of Arowana fish who like to hide under the water plant, then we are ready to provide the plants in question. there are several kinds of aquatic plants to choose from, among others: Vallisneria spiralis, hidrilla verticillata, riccia fluiutana, higrophila polisperma, pistia stratiotes, najas indica, and so forth.
sand rock
sand is used as the foundation laying of rock. river sand should be used, which is still mixed with humus. in addition, given the well-reef rocks and including essays. berdia ideal size of stones 3 mm meter. these rocks have a variety of styles and colors that range but still beautiful.
Hopefully Helpful ..:)
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