How to deal with parrot fish feces
Parrot fish are very popular among aquarium enthusiasts because of their bright colors and lively personalities. However, how to deal with their feces during the breeding process has become a problem for many aquarists. This article will provide you with a systematic solution based on the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Characteristics of parrot fish feces
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Excretion | Medium to large, adult fish excrete about 3-5 times a day |
| Stool morphology | Strip shape, color is affected by feed (red/brown is common) |
| Decomposition speed | It will start to decompose in water about 12-24 hours |
2. Core processing methods
1.Physical filtration system configuration
| Device type | Recommended specifications | Cleaning frequency |
|---|---|---|
| filter cotton | Pore diameter≤50μm | Clean once a week |
| Biochemical cotton | Thickness≥5cm | Flush once a month |
| wave pump | Flow ≥2000L/H | 24 hours operation |
2.biodegradation solution
| biological species | Delivery ratio | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrifying bacteria | 10ml per 100L water | Decompose ammonia nitrogen |
| scavenger fish | 1 parrot fish for every 3 | Clean up the residue |
| black shell shrimp | 2-3 pieces per liter of water | decompose organic matter |
3. Daily maintenance points
1.Water change specifications
| Fish tank capacity | Water change amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Below 60L | 1/3 water | 2 times a week |
| 60-120L | 1/4 amount of water | 1 time a week |
| 120L or more | 1/5 amount of water | Once every 10 days |
2.feed management
Choosing easily digestible special feed can reduce the amount of feces. It is recommended to:
4. Solutions to common problems
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| feces floating | Indigestion/enteritis | Raise the temperature to 30°C and add 0.3% salt |
| White feces | parasitic infection | Special insect repellent bath |
| Severe accumulation | Insufficient filtration system | Add filter media or replace with a high-power water pump |
5. Advanced processing skills
1.automatic cleaning system: Install the bottom filter plate and cooperate with the siphon device to automatically collect feces
2.plant symbiosis system: Plants such as water ficus and iron crown can absorb nutrients produced by the decomposition of feces
3.UV germicidal lamp: Turn on 2-3 times a week, 2 hours each time, to control bacterial growth
Through the above systematic management plan, we can not only effectively solve the problem of parrot fish feces, but also maintain a healthy water quality environment. According to the actual measurement data of aquarists, using a complete solution can extend the water quality maintenance time by three times and reduce the fish disease rate by 60%.
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