If an aquarium appeared in the house, the first inhabitant, most likely, will be a goldfish. Many mistakenly believe that taking care of a goldfish does not require special skills, because it is often bought first. For experienced aquarists, this really is not difficult, but for beginners the fish can only live a few days. Any aquarium fish always requires preparation and reading of special literature from its owner.
Contents of goldfish in the aquarium
The capacity of an aquarium for a goldfish should be at least 50 liters. In such an aquarium you can settle up to 6 individuals, it is more dangerous to populate - they probably will not survive due to excessive pollution. To the goldfish you can add neighbors. It is quite possible to get along with them, scalyards, catfish. Before you start an aquarium, check out all the possible diseases of goldfish. Knowing the symptoms will help you quickly recognize the disease and save the fish. Here are a few basic rules for keeping goldfish in an aquarium:
- Do not skimp on the "living space". For a goldfish you need a large aquarium. It is more convenient, so it is easier to maintain biobalance.
- Purchase the right filter. You need to choose an aquarium filter with the ability to pump air. A goldfish needs water rich in oxygen.
- The ideal bottom for the fish is gravel. It contains useful bacteria. These bacteria consume ammonia and thus lower its level in the water. Try to choose a large gravel, a small fish can eat.
- Do not rush to populate the new aquarium. Let the biobalance in it. You can run snails and catfish for a while. They will "pollute" the aquarium a little, then the water will be suitable for launching fish.
- Periodically check the following water tests: the pH level (it should be 7-8), the level of ammonium, nitrites and nitrates (the norm is 40).
- Place the thermometer. Goldfish refers to tropical species. In cold water, it just will not survive. The ideal water temperature for goldfish is 21 ° C.
- Regularly change the water. For an aquarium of 5-10 liters it is enough to change 20-30% of water. Do it enough once or twice a week. A special conditioner can be added to the new water. Full replacement of water can disrupt the biobalance and damage the inhabitants of the aquarium.
Food for goldfish
Feed the goldfish follows a special food. Food for goldfish is released in the form of flakes or granules. If you want to pamper your pet, you can add to the diet finely chopped lettuce or slices of hard-boiled egg. Goldfish do not know the measures in food and overfeed them very simply. In order to avoid such troubles, carefully measure the amount of feed that the fish managed to eat in the first three minutes of feeding. In the future, do not give her more.
Algae for goldfish
It is best to use artificial plants. Of living plants, Javanese moss is best. Give preference to sedge-like plants with strong and elongated leaves. The wider the sheet, the better. If you decide to keep a goldfish in a small aquarium, it is better to completely abandon plants or just use several artificial decorative elements.
Care for a goldfish is very scrupulous and complex only at first. When you learn a little of all the tricks of this matter, the eye will delight the beautiful clean aquarium and its well-groomed inhabitants. By the way, in the teaching of feng shui goldfish is a symbol of harmony and prosperity. In addition, it is a symbol of material well-being, so take good care of your pet.