What conditions are needed for mandarin fish farming? A full analysis of the environmental requirements
Mandarin fish, also called guihua fish orgui fish, is a valuable freshwater fish farming species. Its flesh is very tender, rich in protein and highly nutritious, and artificial farming of it was achieved long ago. As mandarin fish have become more widespread on the market, the scale of artificial farming has continued to expand, so what conditions are needed to farm mandarin fish? Let us take a brief look below.
1. Pond preparation
Mandarin fish are a bottom-dwelling fish, generally living in rivers, lakes and other places with relatively slow currents, though many also live in reservoirs. Next, the pond should be relatively rich in aquatic plants, because mandarin fish generally come out to feed only at night and rest on the bottom during the day. Finally, the pond must have some flowing water and must not be stagnant; such a farming site is not very suitable for farming mandarin fish, because if the water quality is managed even slightly improperly, it can cause death on a large scale and relatively large losses.
2. Water source conditions
A water source is a necessary farming condition for mandarin fish and is also one of the most basic conditions for farming. So when we farm mandarin fish, the requirements for water source conditions are only the following aspects: the farming water source must be sufficient, far from polluted areas, the water quality of the source must be guaranteed, and the water temperature should not be too high or too low.
3. Feed preparation
Mandarin fish are a typical carnivorous fish and are also quite fierce when hunting. So feed preparation is also one of the farming conditions. For mandarin fish feed, we usually need to prepare sufficient small fish, small shrimp, small loaches and so on, all of which are acceptable. Next, we can also feed some insects, such as earthworms, yellow mealworms, bloodworms and the like, which are also extremely high-protein feed for mandarin fish. Of course, there is one more point we should note: whether these feeds are small fish, small shrimp or insect feed, we need to ensure their quality, so that we can farm mandarin fish better.
4. Feeding management
A necessary condition for farming mandarin fish is having skilled farming techniques and sufficient farming experience. If experience in farming techniques and management techniques is insufficient, or there is even no specialized mandarin fish farming technique, then do not try it lightly, because it is very likely to result in farming failure. Here we will mainly discuss a few points. First is water temperature management: the temperature suitable for mandarin fish growth is 15 to 32 degrees, while the optimal growth temperature is around 20 to 30 degrees, and the lowest temperature should preferably not be below 7 degrees. Feeding also needs to be carried out according to the living habits of mandarin fish, at fixed times, and the amount of food should be reasonably controlled according to the feeding situation of the mandarin fish. Finally, of course, the pond must be cleaned and disinfected regularly, and disease prevention measures must be well implemented.
The conditions for mandarin fish farming are generally the preparatory work for artificial farming based on factors such as the growth habits of mandarin fish and its growth environment. The above is all the content that the editor wants to share with you today. If you are interested in mandarin fish farming techniques, you can follow us.