What water temperature is suitable for silver arowana?
Silver arowana, also known as silver belt fish, silver boat fish, dragon spit pearl fish, etc., is one of the main ornamental fish in our country. It is quite popular in Southeast Asia due to feng shui demand. Its personality is considered very gentle among all arowanas, and it is very easy to keep, but attention must be paid to the breeding temperature. Now let's take a look at what water temperature is suitable for silver arowana!
What water temperature is suitable for silver arowana
Silver arowana can adapt to neutral water quality and water temperatures above 22°C, with the optimal temperature being 24-28°C. The water quality must be clean, and tap water must be treated before use. The amount of water changed at one time should be small, and the pH and temperature of the added water should be appropriate. For breeding, use a large aquarium 1.5 m long; there is no need to spread sand or plant grass, because silver arowana often swims in the upper layer, cruising in the surface water, and the tank opening should be covered with a net to prevent jumping. To keep the water quality clean, the filter should be kept running often. With good conditions of water quality, environment, and bait, it can reach 50-60 cm in 1 year. It can be fed small fish, shrimp, and goldfish, and it also eats meat pieces, insects, etc.
The effect of water temperature on silver arowana
1. Effects of low water temperature: If the water temperature for silver arowana is lower than 25 degrees, or even lower than 22 degrees, it will cause silver arowana to swim slowly, lose appetite, and refuse to eat, with reduced resistance. In mild cases, it causes various diseases; in severe cases, it leads to death.
2. Effects of high water temperature: The higher the water temperature, the greater the oxygen consumption of the fish. If the water temperature for silver arowana is higher than 28 degrees, within the range of 28-32 degrees, it is easy for silver arowana to experience varying degrees of oxygen deficiency. If it exceeds 32 degrees, it will seriously affect the life safety of silver arowana.
Methods for adjusting the water temperature for silver arowana
1. Daily management: In the daily management of silver arowana, when changing water, not only should attention be paid to regular timing and quantity, but more attention should be paid to the temperature difference produced during water changing. Silver arowana is very sensitive to changes in water temperature. When changing water, the temperature difference between the old and new water should not exceed 2 degrees. The new water must be poured in slowly so that the water temperature for silver arowana remains constant.
2. Temperature equipment: Although the climate difference between the south and the north is large, the methods used for heating or cooling are also much the same.
① Autumn and winter adjustment: When the temperature is lower in autumn and winter, an automatically adjustable glass or stainless steel electric heating tube can be used in the fish tank, setting the water temperature between 25-28 degrees. A heating wire can also be laid at the bottom of the fish tank to help with heating.
② Spring and summer adjustment: When the temperature is high in spring and summer, a refrigerator, electric fan, etc. can be equipped, and ice cubes can also be put in a bottle and placed in the fish tank to achieve a cooling effect.