The aquarium fish glass perch got its name due to the transparent body, through which all of its skeletal system and internal organs are visible. This individual feature of the body has provoked many people to color the fish, an occupation that has nothing to do with nature. The introduction of fluorescent paint reduces the life span of most individuals, although some of them survive to three years. European countries, becoming the protection of glass perch, have long prohibited the sale of colored fish on its territory.
Requirements for the content of glass perch
- Aquarium fish glass perch well tolerates brackish water. Her body has adapted to water even in average salinity. But this, as an exception. The bulk of the perch live in fresh, acidified water bodies, therefore it is necessary to maintain pH 5.5 -7 in domestic aquariums.
- Fish are sensitive to the temperature of the environment, they feel good in water 25-30 ° C in diffuse sunlight.
- Small residents of domestic ponds live in flocks, like shelter and vegetation .
- Glass perch in the aquarium reaches a size of 8 cm and is considered unpretentious. But, if you were hit by the inhabitants of salted water, they need quarantine with a gradual adaptation to fresh water. To do this, advise daily for two weeks to 10% change the water.
Feeding and compatibility
Aquarium fish glass perch is peaceful by nature, often becoming a victim of a predatory neighbor. They are very shy and safe only in a flock, hiding in shelters. To make them comfortable, buy them at least six pieces, and pick up neighbors with the same peaceful character.
Problems with feeding usually do not arise. Glass perch equally applies to fresh and frozen food. They adore both living and artificial feeds.