The clown fish is one of the large freshwater fish native to Indonesia. Their natural habitat is flowing streams and streams, but they can also be seen in water bodies during monsoon rains. It can be an interesting option for those interested in aquarium hobbies, but their maintenance requires attention. These fish, which prey on snails, are also known as "cicle fish scavengers".
How should the aquarium for clown fish be?
Caring for clown fish is a job that requires care because they have a sensitive structure. Aquarium size, water conditions and pH level are important factors. It is important to provide the following conditions for the fish to be comfortable and maintain their health:
Aquarium size must be minimum 30 liters.
Water temperature should be at least 26°C and at most 30°C.
Water pH level should be kept between 6 and 7.
The total hardness of the water should be between 5 and 12 dGH.
Logfish can often live 12 years or more when well cared for.
Also, providing vegetation in the aquarium and hiding places such as rocks or caves where they can hide can help fish relax. Clown fish are active during the day, but they can be disturbed by intense light, so it is important to provide areas where they can hide.
Reproduction in Clown Fish
Loaches are one of the fish species that lay eggs and reproduce in nature. However, their reproduction in the aquarium environment is rare. If you plan to breed these fish, you will need a large aquarium. As fish grow, their aquarium requirements increase. After reaching an average of 12-13 centimeters, their growth rate slows down, and they reach adult size years later.
You can look at the shape on the tail fin to distinguish gender. A caudal fin that curves inwards indicates a male, while a straight caudal fin indicates a female. During the breeding period, males can be more colorful and showy.
Loccana Aquarium and Nutrition
In order to imitate the natural habitat of clown fish, the aquarium should contain large stone pieces, vegetation and rocks or caves where they can hide. The water temperature for these fish should be between 25 and 30 degrees and the pH level of the water should be between 5.0 and 8.0.
In terms of nutrition, clown fish have a carnivorous nature. Eating habits include:
Ready feeds such as flake foods and shrimp pellets.
Live food such as frozen worms, bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Eating vegetables once a week.
While clown fish are generally carnivorous, they can also be fed with plant-based feeds during diet periods. However, adults prefer more carnivorous feed.
What do loaches eat?
In nature, clown fish feed on plants, insects and invertebrates. In the aquarium, they should be fed with foods such as flake food, shrimp pellets, frozen black worms, bloodworms and artemia. It is also important to offer a diversified diet, utilizing vegetables.
Loaches fish can also successfully clean snails in the aquarium. However, they do not usually eat other snails except large snails.
When it comes to breeding, loach fish can be difficult to breed in an aquarium environment and have low success rates. Therefore, special efforts may be required in production.
In conclusion, loaches are interesting fish that require care and certain conditions to keep. With the right water parameters and proper nutrition, you can feed these fish in a healthy way and have a pleasant experience in your aquarium.
