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Angelfish - What You Need To Know |
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Written by Brad Donahie
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 08:19 |
by Brad Donahie
Fish Compatibility Opinions are wide a varied concerningthe compatibility of angelfish with other fish. As a general rule angelfish are compatible with tetras, platies, mollies, loaches, swordtails, plecostomus, danios and gouramis. Furthermore, the volume of the aquarium can establish how well your fish get along. Crowded fish are stressed fish and generally are more aggressive.
Diseases in Angelfish The common adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is certainly correct when is comes to raising angelfish. The crucial element is good water quality Ammonia is a frequent killer of angelfish. Ammonia build up in water occurs from lack of sufficient water changes as well as over crowding. The easy act of regular water changes will avert this from taking place and keep your angelfish happy and unstressed.
Fin rot, dropsy, worms, mouth rot, constipation and hole in the head are universal angelfish diseases. All can be treated with appropriate medications. But maintaining high water quality will prevent most of these diseases from ever infecting your angelfish.
Breeding Angelfish Angelfish Breeding is not necessarily difficult and can be a truly awesome experience. Ones success in breeding angelfish is dependent on numerous factors, including the fish themselves. A lot of captive angelfish have been so inbred that they have lost much of their rearing instincts. This often results in parents eating their young.
A typical angelfish spawn can result in between 400 to 1200 eggs. Fertile eggs should hatch in approximately 6 to 7 days, but the growth of the fry can be watched from about day 3 on. Young fry should be fed live brine shrimp once the yolk sac is gone.
There are a number of variables that should be weighed when attempting to breed angelfish not limited to tank size, water temperature, water condition, environment and lighting. Productively breeding angelfish requires the right combination of multiple factors that imitate an angelfishes normal ecosystem. If you find yourself to some extent bewildered in how to bring together the necessary requirements there are a number of exceptional sources available to the hobbyist that will provide you the necessary tools and information to effectively breed angelfish.
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 18:23 |
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