Tiger fish is a tropical freshwater fish, which usually lives in clear, active and oxygen-rich waters with mud and sand at the bottom. When raising tiger fish, it is very important to know the water quality requirements of tiger fish and ensure its health and happiness.
1, water temperature
Tiger fish requires relatively high water temperature, and its suitable water temperature is between 26℃ and 29℃. When the water temperature is lower than 22℃, the metabolism of tiger fish will slow down, and the immune system will become fragile and easy to get sick. When the water temperature is higher than 30℃, tiger fish will feel at a loss, and it is easy to have adverse reactions due to lack of oxygen and high temperature irritability. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the water temperature in the tiger fish tank is stable and does not fluctuate violently.
2.ph value
The PH value needed by tiger fish is 6.5-8.0, and the ideal range is 7.0-7.5. Too low or too high PH will have adverse effects on the health of tiger fish. For example, if the PH value is too low, it will affect the breathing of tiger fish and make it weak and sick. But if the PH value is too high, it will affect their appetite, immunity and reproductive ability.
3. Hardness of water
Water hardness refers to the content of calcium and magnesium in water, and the ideal water hardness range of tiger fish is between 4- 18DH. If the water quality is good, tiger fish will have problems such as disease, slow growth and decreased immunity. If the water quality is too soft, it will make the tiger fish lack calcium, and there will be problems such as loose scales, head deformation and poor growth. Therefore, when raising tiger fish, we should pay attention to controlling the hardness of water, so that tiger fish can live in a mutually adaptive water quality environment.
4. Cleanliness of water
The cleanliness of water quality is very important for the health of tiger fish. Toxic substances and planktonic microorganisms in water will pose a threat to the health of tiger fish if they are not removed regularly. When the water quality is too turbid, the light received by tiger fish will be reduced, which will affect vision and appetite. Therefore, before feeding the tiger fish, it is necessary to prepare the filter water tank and related water quality testing equipment, which can regularly test the water quality to ensure that the tiger fish live in a clean environment.
Conclusion:
Understanding the requirements of tiger fish for water quality is very important for breeding healthy and happy tiger fish. If the water quality of tiger fish tank is maintained and well managed from the aspects of water temperature, PH value, water hardness and water cleanliness, tiger fish can be free from diseases and show its most beautiful side.