What is the correct way to keep fish in hydroponic pothos

Hydroponic pothos means growing pothos in water. Hydroponic pothos has very strong vitality and is often used for indoor decoration. Now, many friends have started keeping fish in hydroponic pothos. Keeping fish in hydroponic pothos can increase the ornamental value of the plant, and can also reduce fish food and save on breeding costs. So, how can fish and pothos coexist harmoniously? Below, the editor will teach you the following methods for keeping fish in hydroponic pothos:

1. Choosing fish

When choosing fish, you need to buy fish according to the size of the hydroponic vase. Generally, hydroponic vases are not very large, so when buying fish, try to choose small fish species. If the fish are too large, it will not only reduce the ornamental value, but also cause the fish to die. The number should also not be too many. A small vase should not hold more than three. Too many will cause death from lack of oxygen.

2. Feed less

The fish kept in hydroponic pothos are generally small fish, and small fish can survive by relying on plankton in the water. If they are fed frequently, it is easy to pollute the water quality and affect the growth of the pothos and the small fish. If you want to feed them, you can change the water after the small fish finish eating the fish food, so as to avoid affecting the growth of the pothos.

3. Changing water

Small fish and pothos both have strict requirements for water, so it is not recommended to use raw water directly for water changes. Before each water change, you can let the water sit in the sun 1-2 days in advance. When changing the water, first remove the fish droppings at the bottom of the vase, then keep half of the old water and mix it with new water before pouring it into the vase. Keeping half of the old water is to improve the fish's adaptability. Change once every 5-7 days in spring and autumn; once every 2-3 days in summer; once every 1-2 weeks in winter.

4. Water temperature

Small fish have certain requirements for water temperature. If the difference between the water temperature and room temperature is too large, it is easy to make the small fish sick. So when changing water and placing the vase, everyone should consider the factors of water temperature and room temperature. In summer and winter, pay even more attention.

5. Do not add nutrient solution

Nutrient solution is harmful to small fish, so hydroponic setups with fish do not need nutrient solution. Adding nutrient solution to the water easily pollutes the water quality and is not good for the growth of the small fish. Other hydroponic plants can use nutrient solution to supplement nutrients.

6. Pothos leaves cannot be soaked in water

Pothos has very strong reproductive and survival abilities, and it grows very luxuriantly. Many friends easily overlook a small detail, which is the pothos leaves: pothos leaves cannot be soaked in water. Why can pothos be grown hydroponically, but pothos leaves cannot be soaked in water? Because pothos is not an aquatic plant. Long-term soaking in water will make the leaves rot, affect the water quality, and be bad for the normal growth of the small fish.

The above are the methods for keeping fish in hydroponic pothos. When keeping fish, everyone should pay attention to the small details above. Small fish have relatively weak vitality, so we still need to care for them carefully. If you want to learn more about breeding methods, please continue to follow Qinnong Web!