Macaw fish breeding method

The macaw fish is an ornamental fish loved by many people. It has a tumorous bump on the top of its head, its body color is bright red, and its lifespan can reach up to 8 years. If you want to raise macaw fish, how should you raise it specifically? Let’s learn about the breeding methods of macaw fish.

1. Fish tank

Macaw fish are relatively large in size, so before you prepare to raise them artificially, you need to prepare a large enough fish tank for them to move around in. The minimum size of the fish tank should be two cubic meters.

2. Feeding

Macaw fish eat a lot and are omnivorous. They can be fed a variety of feeds such as bloodworms , shrimps, mealworms, small fish, water fleas, earthworms, pellets, etc. You don’t need to worry about what to feed, you just need to feed it two or three times a day, and do it regularly, regularly, and in a quantitative manner. Take out leftover food promptly every day to prevent it from spoiling.

3. Water temperature

Macaw fish can live in water temperatures between 21 and 35 degrees because they have strong adaptability to temperature. However, in order for parrot fish to survive better, it is recommended that you raise them in water at 28 degrees Celsius.

4. Quiet

Macaw fish are relatively timid and need to be given a quiet environment to avoid unnecessary disturbance.

5. Change the water

Macaw fish prefer fresh water, so you should replace 1/5 or 1/4 of the water every week to provide fresh water for the parrot fish. In addition, try not to keep too many macaw fish as they are prone to fighting.

That’s it