Fish cockerel creates incredible beauty in the aquarium, known for all its fighting qualities. He oppresses the female and similar males. This is a typical labyrinth fish, which is able to breathe atmospheric oxygen. The cockerel gained its popularity for its restless character, elegant appearance and the ability to dwell in a small pond. The cockerel has many varieties of coloring and different forms of chic fins.
With whom does the cockerel get along in the aquarium?
The name of the fighting fish is that the males make terrible battles with each other, which can result in the death of one of them.
The male is allowed to combine with the female, but on condition that the vessel is large enough and she has where to hide. Two males can be kept in one tank, extended in length using transparent baffles with holes for water movement. It is better to plant tall plants near the walls in order to reduce the visibility of competitors.
In most cases, the cockerel contains one. He can pick up fish of a different kind, which he will not offend. To place to him sedentary individuals with veil fins (guppies, voyalevostov) is impossible - he will break them. For cohabitation, fast fishes larger are better, with small fins - barbs , zebrafish .
Contents of the cockerel in the aquarium
This fish is quite unpretentious in care. For one specimen, an aquarium of at least 5 liters is required. On the surface of the water should be places that are not covered by floating plants, such as the inhabitant floats to the surface to take a breath of atmospheric air. Therefore, such a fish does not need additional aeration.
The tank should be covered with an equipped lid or glass. A fighter can jump out of it or catch a common cold, as often floats to the surface.
A filter for a small-volume vessel will not interfere with the fighter, but is not mandatory for maintenance.
Acceptable temperature for the cockerel in the aquarium is 26-30 degrees. Short-term deviations in the range of 18-36 marks are allowed. But if you spend more than three days at an unacceptable temperature, the fish may fall sick and die. Therefore, the tank for the cockerel needs to be equipped with a thermoregulator and a thermometer.
For impeccable content and achieving biobalance in the reservoir you need to start living plants and ensure that they need lighting. It is necessary to carry out water replacement weekly in an amount of 40% of the volume. At the cockerel, the water must be clean and fresh, the individual is not exacting the water composition.
Cockerel is not fastidious to the stern, can eat live and frozen fodder. The most favorite is the bloodworm. It should be fed 1 time per day, preferably not overfeed. Food should be eaten by the fish in 15 minutes, so the amount of food is calculated. To maintain the health and color of the fish at the proper level, it is recommended to alternate different types of fodder.
For reproduction, the male and female are planted in spawning grounds - a separate vessel. The female cockerel is slightly smaller and has less bright color. During spawning the male collects eggs in the nest that he himself built. After spawning, the female should be removed from it, as it is extremely aggressive. The cockerel itself takes care of the eggs. After the larvae begin to swim, the male is best removed from the spawning. Next, feed the fry with a microcracker and egg yolk and monitor their growth to avoid fights.
Observing such simple conditions, it is possible to provide comfortable conditions for a fighting fish. She will please the breeder with her cheerful disposition and beauty.