The vast majority of lampreys are found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries in Southeast Asia, and are freshwater fish in the Amazon River basin of South America. Affected by the local climate, lamprey generally likes acidic soft water, with a PH of about 6~7 and a hardness of about 1.
Compared with other expensive marine fish, the requirements for water quality, temperature and pH are extremely strict. In terms of how to raise lamprey, lamprey is a very good ornamental fish. The requirement of lamprey for water temperature is about 22~28℃. When the temperature rises in summer, you can use a water dispenser to cool down, and you can use a heating rod to keep warm in winter to keep an environment suitable for the healthy growth of lamprey.
Chillers and heating rods for raising lantern fish are not expensive among many ornamental fish equipment, and they can be used for a long time. In terms of food, artificial feed and active bait can generally be fed.
Artificial feed, such as sheet feed, can solve the phenomenon that some lampreys don't eat submerged bait, and it is convenient to carry, clean and feed. In addition to artificial feed, most species of lamprey prefer active feed, because the active feed is closer to their predatory nature, rich in nutrition and beneficial to health.
However, active bait is not as clean and hygienic as artificial feed and is rejected by many farmers. At this time, you can use frozen active bait, such as frozen red worms and frozen shrimps. Compared with other large ornamental fish, the food needed by lamprey is often very simple, with a small appetite and very cheap.