How much does a red yuanbao parrot fish cost, and how do you raise it so it develops a head?
The prices of red yuanbao parrot fish on the market nowadays are not the same; some are expensive and some are cheap. I also did a bit of research on the specific prices and found that prices differ from region to region, so I have put together a detailed price list of all the red yuanbao parrot fish currently on the market for your reference. These prices are just for reference only; if any friends want to buy one, they still need to go to the shop and ask specifically!
How much does a red yuanbao parrot fish cost
1. Yuanbao parrot fish: 4-6 cm around 10 yuan, 8-10 cm 20-30 yuan, and those with good quality 40-50 yuan. At present there are many kinds of parrot fish on the market, including king kong parrot fish, purple head parrot fish, Condi parrot fish and so on. Prices vary with the breed. Ordinary parrot fish cost around 15-20 yuan, while red fortune parrot fish cost over a hundred yuan.
2. The red yuanbao parrot fish is relatively small in size and is bright red all over. On the whole, the red yuanbao and the red fortune parrot fish are similar in body shape and color. The main point is that the red yuanbao does not have a bulging lump on its head.
How to raise yuanbao parrot fish so it develops a head
1. Water temperature 21°C-35°C, with 25-30°C being best. Yuanbao parrot fish rather like new water, and you should change 1/5 of the water every day if possible. If the water is weakly acidic and clear, then do not change the water often. Due to genetic factors, the respiratory system of the yuanbao parrot fish is not complete enough, and its efficiency is only half that of other fish, so yuanbao parrots need much higher dissolved oxygen in the aquarium. They are gentle in temperament.
2. They have a big appetite and are omnivorous; bloodworms, brine shrimp, breadworms, small fish, water fleas, earthworms, pellets and quite a lot of other feeds can all be given. You can feed two to three times a day. To ensure the brightness of the body color, you should often feed foods such as “Baozeng Hong”. When new fish enter the tank they will change color because of the sudden change in water quality; after they adapt to the environment and the water quality is adjusted, they will gradually get better. It is best not to keep other species of fish together in the yuanbao parrot fish tank at first. In the aquarium it is best to set up large aquatic plants, clay pots, and driftwood for the yuanbao parrots to hide in.
Why do yuanbao parrot fish turn white
1. The body color of the yuanbao parrot fish is red all over. However, some fish keepers find that after keeping their yuanbao parrot fish for a period of time, the color fades, gradually fading to white or turning black.
2. Injected dye: it was injected with dye when at the fish seller's place, and after coming back the dye gradually disappears, so the yuanbao parrot fish gradually turns white.
3. Feed: the yuanbao parrot fish turns red from a young age only by eating feed with added canthaxanthin. It may be your feed problem; you should buy those feeds with a red-enhancing effect to feed them, otherwise their color will slowly turn white.
4. Environment: when the yuanbao parrot fish first arrives in a new environment, its color will turn white for a period of time; once they have all adapted, it will gradually return.
5. Water quality: during the first 2-4 hours after a water change, the color of the yuanbao parrot fish will become lighter, but it will soon return to red. Likewise, if new water is not added for more than 4 days, then in an environment where water quality is deteriorating, the yuanbao parrot will also turn white. So, generally change the water once every 2-3 days, changing one third or one quarter at a time. Keeping the water fresh can ensure the yuanbao parrot does not fade.
What to pay attention to when raising parrot fish
1. Parrot fish can be fed once or twice a day; feeding once is enough. If the water quality is poor or the water quality is unsuitable, when the water quality is poor you should strengthen water changes, and if the water quality is unsuitable you should change the water immediately and adjust the water quality well. During their growth, red parrots sometimes develop black spots, but after a period of time these will fade.
2. Because parrot fish are bred by crossbreeding cichlids, it is not surprising for black spots to appear when they are young. During this period, pay more attention to water quality and feed. If you want the red parrot to have a more beautiful color, feed more shrimp or red-enhancing feed such as Baozeng Hong.
At first, I actually did not know what the red yuanbao parrot fish looked like, and I am really not very familiar with fish. Sometimes I just think some fish look very beautiful and nice, and I do not think much more about it. Also, I had never thought that the price of the red yuanbao parrot fish would actually be quite expensive.