The content of voilehvostov and compatibility with other fish
Oval body, large head, large eyesand a forked, almost transparent tail are the main differences of this one. The color can vary: there are red, gold, black and even spotted individuals. Life expectancy ranges from 15 to 35 years. Sharp-edged decor should not be used in the aquarium, otherwise the inhabitants may damage their luxurious tail. It is better to keep fish in flocks of 5-6 individuals. The water temperature should be in the range of 12-28 degrees, and the acidity should be 6.5-8.
The thin tail of the fish can easily damage the sharpstones and other fishPhoto: Getty Individuals with a veil tail can live in a common aquarium with only small, tranquil species that will not “hunt” for their neighbors' lush fins. These include:
- cardinals;
- gourami-nitrophores;
- zebrafish;
- petilia;
- telescopes.
Important! It is impossible to contain veils with species that are much smaller in size, otherwise the latter will be quickly eaten. Aggressive species such as mollies and cockerels are also not suitable for living together - in this case, the danger is already threatened by slow and sluggish goldfish.
Rules for feeding goldfish
Aquarium fish voilehvosti love to eat. You need to feed them in small portions, removing food residues in a couple of minutes. It is best to use special food for goldfish, which contain the optimal balance of carbohydrates and healthy additives. In the diet must also be present and vegetable food, for example, chopped lettuce or spinach. Important! These fish are ready to eat absolutely everything that they are given, and sometimes they gorge themselves to death - the maximum amount of a daily portion is 3% of their weight. It is better to pre-dry the dry food in water for about 10-20 seconds so that it will swell up - otherwise, the goldfish may disrupt the digestive system. If after eating the inhabitants of the aquarium turn belly up, this indicates overeating. The content and care of the veil tails do not cause any inconvenience. The main thing is to remove soft plants from the aquarium - the fish will quickly spoil them, and use only large, well-broken soil that will not harm the inhabitants of the aquarium. Competent selection of neighbors and dosed feeding is a guarantee of a long and healthy life of representatives of this species. Read also:
