Contents of the red parrot
Usually, amateurs buy a pair of fish. They need about 150 liters of water. Parrots can live and flocks, but then the aquarium should be much larger. Also, fish get along well with other species that are characterized by a non-aggressive temper. It is noteworthy that they themselves can not harm other inhabitants of the aquarium because of the peculiarities of the structure of the mouth.
Red parrotPhoto: Getty If the parrots are uncomfortable, they lose their bright color, on their bodies appear dark specks. That this does not happen, it is necessary to ensure:
- very good water filtration and high saturation with oxygen;
- part of the water should change every week, modern aquariums allow you to do this without unnecessary effort and stress for fish;
- parrots spend most of the time among snags, in various caves and shelters. This relief they need to provide, otherwise the fish will get used to a new residence for a very long time;
- parrots like to dig in the ground, it must be deep enough;
- the water temperature is very high - from 25 to 29 ° C;
- hardness of water - up to 14;
- the acidity is between 6.5 and 7.5.
A pair of fish can make regular attemptsgive offspring, but they are always ineffectual. Male parrots are sterile, so the eggs laid by the female die after some time. It does not depend on the conditions of detention.
Caring for a Red Parrot
Care is not difficult. In addition to the conditions described above - regular cleaning and replacing water - it consists in proper feeding. In eating, parrots are not choosy. They actively absorb all kinds of feeds:
- alive;
- dry.
As a treat you can use a bloodworm andspecial floating granules. Fish are happy to lead them a kind of hunt. To color parrots was bright and impressive, you can periodically give them food with a lot of carotenoids. Lovers of fish should remember that any unnatural colors of their pets are a consequence of artificial interference. Soon after the purchase all the beauty will disappear, and the fish risks dying. With proper care, parrots can live up to 10 years. Also interesting:
