Haratsinovye aquarium fish are considered pearls of domestic ponds. They are distinguished by bright colors, mobility, sociability. A characteristic feature of the haracin is the presence of the fat fin on the upper caudal part of the trunk. Basically, these are schooling fish, which feel great in a home pond.
Aquarium fish from the family can be large or small. Large specimens grow to 30-40 cm, and small - up to 4-5 cm.
The most famous representatives of the Characine
The most famous representatives of harass fish include:
Piranhas
The pennants. Have a silvery body color, on which dark spots are randomly placed. Predatory, live in a pack.
Ordinary. They have a silvery large body and a red belly. Piranhas have sharp teeth and can bite.
Neon
Red neon. An unpretentious live fish, has an iridescent blue color with a red bottom. Especially beautiful looks in the pack.
Black neon. Has a dark brown color and a fluorescent green strip.
The blue neon is an amazingly peaceful schooling animal, has a pearly iridescent blue color and a reddish tail.
Features of keeping and breeding of haracin aquarium fish
For the well-being of pets, it is necessary to take into account some peculiarities:
- fill the tank with soft water, warmed to 20-28 degrees;
- replace water every two weeks at least 30%;
- equip diffuse soft lighting ;
- with the help of aquatic plants make a darkened area for rest to fish;
- in terms of feeding fish are unpretentious, can eat any food, both dry and frozen.
For breeding fish put in a flock of darkened spawning, caviar falls to the bottom. The difficulty is that the characins eat their eggs. Therefore, the bottom of the spawning bed needs to be covered with a large number of small-leaved plants.
Beautiful aquarium design, dark soil and bright vegetation will underscore the grandeur of finding the haracin fish in the aquarium. Such a living place will delight with its natural charm.