parrot fish belong to the family of cichlids, percoid squad, they come from West Africa, home in forest ponds.Such a strange name fish was due to the variegated and original curved head that remotely resembles the head of a parrot.We have many people prefer to keep in aquariums hybrids obtained by artificial crossing three species.
Aquarium parrot fish are very popular among aquarists all over the world, but no matter how they tried to breed, did not succeed, so breeders from Southeast Asia store conditions for successful breeding in the strictest confidence, delivering in pet stores these beautiful fish.Their anatomical feature in the form of non-standard head very often prevents marine life normally is.The mouth opens on a small corner and only vertically, so the fish can not absorb food normally.
parrot fish need in a spacious aquarium, because they are very playful and mobile.Their house must be of not less than 200 liters and a length of 0.7 m. To simulate the flow of the pump must be installed.Since the fish come from warm countries, the water temperature should be around 24 - 28 ° C.As a primer used small and medium pebbles, water hardness must be between 6.5 - 7.5 pH.Qualitative aeration affects the health and longevity of aquarium fish, so you need to worry about constant saturation of water with oxygen.
parrot fish are very sensitive to water quality, so you need to substitute a weekly basis about 30%.This species has a habit of jumping up and down a bit, so if the tank is too small, it is necessary to close the lid.At the bottom you should definitely put the driftwood and build a cave where fish can hide during the spawning season.Because of its docile and peaceful nature of parrot fish normally gets along with almost all predators and "calm" representatives of this size.Aquarium life presupposes in a house of several species, and avoid unpleasant situations better not podselyat too small fish, because parrots can accidentally swallow them.This type behaves friendly, only for spawning males are very irritable, and they should coexist with fish swimming in the upper layers of water.Perfect compatibility is observed with catfish, barbs, tarakatumami, arovanami.
parrotfish unassuming aquarium to feed, so we can provide both live and dry food.Over the years the color of the scales can change and grow dull, so it does not happen, it is necessary to give a high-quality forage, it is suitable for this type of fish - in its composition must be carotene.Fish, you should not overeat, so watch out for their food!If the behavior of the parrot seen some changes, he became lethargic, swimming close to the bottom, it is necessary to transplant separately from other inhabitants of the aquarium.In otsadnik need to add daily poltabletki metronidazole and 0.5 g of kanamycin.Within a week the fish recover.Good care and high-quality food, enjoy great views of these funny fishes than one year.
