Features of the content of barbus fish
There are many types of barbs, but the mostcommon is Sumatran. These are not very large fish, whose average age can be 5 years. Most of all, their coloring shines at a young age, but as they grow up, they do not lose their attractiveness. Such a flock will be a real decoration of any aquarium.
Barbs fish do not require special care Photo:GettyBarbs are easy to care for, because they are happy to eat both dry and live food, for example, bloodworms or tubifexes. But for the harmonious growth and development of adults, it is better to use a special plant feeding. There are other nuances of the content of representatives of this species:
- In the aquarium, you need to regularly update 20% of the water, always maintaining the temperature at 23 degrees.
- For decoration, you can use almost anyplants, as this species encroaches on them only when there is a shortage of plant components in the diet. It is important not to overdo the decorations, leaving enough space for free movement around the aquarium.
- Barbs easily overeat, and frequent overfeeding shortens the period of their life, so you need to follow the measure in feeding. The best option is to give small portions 1 time per day.
It is recommended to arrange once a week."fasting day". During the day you need to give the inhabitants of the aquarium only a small portion of food, but you should be prepared for the fact that during the "diet" fish can destroy plants with soft leaves growing in the aquarium.
Barbus compatibility with other species
The more a bunch of barbs, the calmer itrepresentatives. But the maintenance of barbus fish together with slow or small species is not recommended, as superiority will be on the side of the first. The neighbors of the aquarium, who are also quite active and able to resist, are perfect as neighbors. Among them:
- swordsmen;
- botsii;
- soma;
- parrots;
- zebrafish;
- Mollies.
Barbus active and snooty fish, but because theycan tear off tails and fins to their neighbors, as well as destroy fry. This must be taken into account when selecting compatible species. Fish barbs do not need special care - the main thing is to provide them with sufficient amount of plant food, choose the right non-conflict neighbors, and also regularly change the water in the aquarium. And then the representatives of this species will exclusively delight the owner. Also read about
