How to raise fighting fish: Feeding tips and behavior management guide
The man-of-war fish (also known as the fortune fish) has attracted the attention of ornamental fish enthusiasts because of its bright color and aggressive habits. How to scientifically raise and manage their fighting behavior has become a hot topic. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, from breeding environment, feeding strategies to behavioral intervention, to provide structured data and practical suggestions.
1. Basic breeding data of warship fish
| Project | Parameter requirements |
|---|---|
| Suitable water temperature | 24-30℃(best 26℃) |
| Water pH value | 6.5-7.5 |
| Minimum fish tank size | Single culture ≥ 60cm, mixed culture ≥ 120cm |
| Water change frequency | 1/3 water volume per week, need to be treated with trapped water |
| lifespan | 5-8 years (the longest recorded is 12 years) |
2. Five key measures to reduce fights
1.space allocation strategy: At least 50 liters of water are required for every 10cm of body length. It is recommended to set up fallen wood and rocks to divide the territory. Recent actual measurements by aquarists have shown that adding PVC pipes as concealment can reduce the conflict rate by 30%.
2.Mixed culture and matching plan:
| Compatible fish species | Things to note |
|---|---|
| silver arowana | They need to be put into the tank at the same time, and they are of the same size. |
| map fish | Maintain 2x the number of fish in the warship |
| parrot fish | Choose larger individuals |
| anti-swimming catfish | Effectively clean up leftover bait |
3.Feeding management: Feed 2-3 times a day, the protein content needs to be >40%. Starvation experiments show that aggressive behavior is reduced by 47% in a satiated state. It is recommended that frozen blood worms/shrimp meat account for 60% of the diet.
4.environmental enrichment: A recent popular Douyin video shows that adding duckweed to the water can distract attention. It is recommended to place 3-5 water lily leaves per square meter of water surface.
5.behavior modification: For persistent attackers, the "isolation-reset" method can be used: after being isolated for 3 days, put them back into the main tank during feeding. Repeat three times and the efficiency reaches 81%.
3. Hot Q&A (derived from recent discussions on Zhihu)
Q: How to provide first aid for injuries to the fins of a warship?
A: Immediately isolate and use 0.3% salt bath combined with yellow powder medicated bath, and the water temperature rises to 28°C. The latest cases show that adding vitamin E can accelerate healing by 30%.
Q: What should I do if the estrus period is particularly fierce?
A: It is recommended to temporarily remove other fish or arrange a dense aquatic plant barrier. According to the actual measurement by the UP owner of Station B, blue LED lighting can reduce courtship aggression.
4. Warning on feeding misunderstandings
| Wrong approach | scientific explanation |
|---|---|
| Mixed culture of small lantern fish | Man-of-war will treat this as live bait |
| Long-term feeding of pellet feed alone | Leading to malnutrition and exacerbating biting |
| Use a round fish tank | Spatial compression induces stress response |
Conclusion:Through scientific feeding and management, the aggression of warship fish can be effectively controlled. Recent research has found that continuously playing low-frequency sound waves (50-80Hz) can reduce group attacks by 60%. This technology is becoming a new research hotspot. It is recommended that breeders regularly record behavioral changes and adjust management strategies in a timely manner.
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