How to Keep a Dragon Fish? Detailed Guide to Care and Precautions

The dragon fish is an ornamental fish without scales, with a unique appearance, and it is very popular on the market. So how do you keep a dragon fish? Let's take a look together.

1. Small dragon fish and large dragon fish are slightly different; in terms of diet, small dragon fish can be fed some loaches. Generally, once a small dragon fish grows to about 13 cm, it can be fed raw bait.

2. As for large dragon fish, in terms of feeding, they can generally be fed foods such as bloodworms, small river shrimp, and mealworms.

3. Generally speaking, if you want to raise a dragon fish well, it is recommended to control the pH of the water. Generally, a weakly acidic environment with a pH of around 6.5 is more suitable for the growth of dragon fish.

4. Dragon fish are suitable for growing in a room-temperature environment. If the temperature is too low or too high, it may cause the death of the dragon fish. It is recommended to keep the water temperature at around 24 degrees.

5. Dragon fish are relatively lively and like to burrow around inside. It is recommended to spread a thick layer of sand on the bottom, or add some aquatic plants, to create a good living environment for the dragon fish.

6. Because the dragon fish is a fish without scales, be careful to keep the water clean, and do not add medications or the like as you would when keeping other fish.

The dragon fish has a relatively unique appearance, similar in shape to marine eels such as the European eel and the Japanese eel. It likes to burrow in the sand, often exposing only its head.