Beautiful baby killifish (Nothobranchiusrachovi) has a bright orange color as the base, with bright scales scattered among them. The vibrant and bold colors are not messy, making them unique and known as the "beautiful baby" among killifish enthusiasts.
With bright orange as the base, with bright scales scattered among them, the vibrant and bold colors are not messy, making them unique and known as the "beautiful baby" among killifish enthusiasts. They are carnivorous fish and like to eat live bait. At one time, aquarium experts suggested lowering the water temperature to 21-23 degrees Celsius during the breeding season. Fertilized eggs will require about four months of drying. Put the soil with eggs into a transparent plastic bag and place it in a dark place.
[Common name] Fire phoenix
[Scientific name] Nothobranchiusrachovii
[Geographical distribution] Africa, Kenya and other places
[Adult fish body length] 6.0cm
[Character] Gentle
[Suitable temperature] 20.0-24.0℃
[Acidity and alkalinity] PH6.0-7.0
[Hardness] dGH4.0-6.0N
[Activity level] Bottom layer
[Breeding mode] Oviparous
Beautiful baby jiendo fish, also known as the fire qilin, has a red body with yellow and blue patches and stripes. It is the most eye-catching species among jiendo fish and is currently the most well-known annual oviparous fish. The beautiful baby jiendo fish has a very low tolerance for changes in water quality, and a slight mistake can result in a large number of deaths. Therefore, it is recognized by the World Jiendo Fish Association as one of the most difficult jiendo fish species to raise.
The breeding method is the same as the red round-tailed fish and relatively easy. The hatched fry can fully mature and reproduce after more than three months of growth. However, it should be noted that the fry are extremely prone to infection with white spot disease, and because they are very small and difficult to detect, it is often too late to intervene when it is discovered, which is currently the biggest challenge in breeding beautiful baby jiendo fish. Maintaining a stable water temperature and regularly observing are key factors to prevent this disease.
1. Fin Rot Disease
Fin rot disease is caused by columnaris bacteria. After tropical fish are infected with fin rot, they move slowly, their body color fades, they lose their luster, their appetite decreases, their head turns black, and there is a layer of mucus and dirt on their gills. As the disease progresses, the outer gill filaments change from bright red to white, and the filaments gradually rot and fall off. As the outer gill filaments rot, the inner gill filaments also begin to rot. The epidermis of the operculum becomes congested, the central bone necrosis falls off, and when it becomes severe, the entire operculum begins to rot, ultimately leading to death.
2. Red Spot Disease
Red spot disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare. After tropical fish are infected with red spot disease, their physique noticeably declines, their appetite decreases, they move slowly, and they swim alone on the water surface. The surface of the fish's body bleeds and inflames, scales fall off, and the scales on both sides and abdomen of the fish's body fall off the most severely. The fish's gills become congested. Fin rays rot, and when it becomes severe, the epidermis of the operculum rots and falls off, and the operculum becomes transparent, leading to death in about a week.
3. Scale Lift Disease
Scale lift disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare. Scale lift disease is a highly contagious fish disease, but if tropical fish have a strong body and their skin is not damaged, they will not be infected with this disease. After tropical fish are infected with this disease, the entire skin of their body becomes rough, and all scales stand up and spread outward. Fish with this disease may also have complications such as fin rot and bleeding at the base of the fins. Diseased fish will have difficulty breathing, move slowly, and have a decreased appetite. If not treated in time, it can cause a large number of deaths.
4. Ichthyophthiriosis
Symptoms: Diseased fish appear dull and often wash against the water flow or scratch on rocks. The body is covered with white or light gray spots. Diseased fish have both mutual infection and secondary infection. The most common pathogens are two types: one is similar to the protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in freshwater, which appears as white spots on the body of the fish; the other is the ciliate Trichodina, which appears as light gray spots on the body of the fish and is difficult to cure.
Preventive measures are as follows:
1. The aquarium should have a large size and fewer fish. That is, the density of fish farming should be relatively small, with 1 cm of fish per liter of water.
2. Arrange the filter properly. The drop in the filtration channel should be larger and longer. The first step is to use coarse filter cotton to remove impurities, followed by bio-filter cotton, bio-balls, or ceramic rings for nitrifying bacteria attachment, allowing the nitrifying bacteria attached to them to play a role. Then use activated carbon to remove harmful elements such as chlorine and cadmium. Finally, filter through another layer of filter cotton and return it to the aquarium.
3. Increase the flow rate of water. This depends on the species of fish. It means trying to increase the circulation of water as much as possible within the water flow that the fish can tolerate, to simulate the natural water flow conditions.
4. Lazy people should not keep fish. Fish keepers must develop the habit of monitoring and checking the water quality and the living conditions of the fish daily. This work is very tedious, but it must be done. Carefully check the pH value of the water, the content of nitrite, and other hydrological indicators. Observe whether there are any abnormalities on the fish's body. Check the fish's shape and behavior. Detect whether the fish is infected with diseases in the early stage and prevent transmission. Only those who can sit in front of the fish tank and stare at the fish without blinking for one or two hours every day after returning home are considered to be in the right condition. Persist in daily observation, and it is necessary to keep an observation diary if possible.
5. Change a part of the water every three to seven days. Old water is indeed the key to raising healthy fish, but the stimulation of new water on the metabolism of fish and water plants is also essential.
6. Control and disinfect the feed.
1. Water Environment: Beautiful baby fish is suitable for living in neutral water with a pH value of 6-7. The temperature should be controlled at 20-24 ℃ during daily breeding. Maintaining water quality and temperature stability is particularly important for raising beautiful baby fish.
2. Feeding: They like to eat rich shrimp, red worms, and other live baits. Small baits like microorganisms and protozoa can be fed during the fry stage. They are generally not interested in artificial feed.
3. Breeding: When spawning, they need to lay eggs in the soil. After a dry period, the eggs can hatch into fry. Therefore, during the breeding period, it is necessary to lay enough peat soil in the aquarium. Every one to two weeks, dry and preserve the soil. After the dry period, put the soil with eggs back into the water for hatching.
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