When organizing an aquarium, it is necessary to carefully select the inhabitants for it. Blue akara is not only beautiful, but also unpretentious in the care of fish. There are a number of recommendations that should be considered to create suitable conditions for keeping such pets.
Blue akara - description
There are several characteristics that determine this type of fish:
- The body is oblong, oblate and oval in shape. It is painted in a gray-steel color, which shimmers from blue to dark blue. The body crosses six vertical black strips, and there are several horizontal lines in the eye area.
- In blue spotted akara tail feathers and fins are interspersed with red or orange. The distinctive features include a large head and dark eyes.
- To distinguish the female from the male is possible by the splendor of color and size, so the male is large, and brighter in color.
- At home, the blue acar reaches a length of not more than 10 cm. Lifespan depends on proper care and this parameter is 4-10 years.
Contents of blue akara
There are several rules that should be taken into account in order to arrange suitable conditions for your pets.
- Blue akara prefers large aquariums. Six individuals, reaching a length of up to 10 cm, can normally reside in a capacity of 100 liters. An adult couple needs an aquarium for 150-180 liters.
- Akari fishes belong to heat-loving animals, so the temperature of the liquid should be in the range 23-28 ° C. If the value falls below 22 ° C, this has a negative effect on the condition of the animals.
- For the maintenance of the akara it is necessary to equip the fish with shelters of the appropriate size. For decoration of the aquarium use large stones and driftwood . As for plants, it is necessary to choose large and hard species, otherwise the fish will simply destroy them. You can use artificial plant analogues, but only they should be well attached.
Blue akary - care
To fish were healthy, looked attractive and gave offspring, it is necessary to comply with a number of recommendations:
- Large blue akars have a fast metabolism, so they severely spoil the water, which is one of the serious drawbacks, because it is important for them to live in clean water. To ensure that this condition is met, you need to use powerful filters .
- It should be noted that the neon-blue akars are sensitive to the action of nitrates, therefore it is recommended to replace at least 30% of the water in the aquarium every week. In addition, it is important to clean the soil.
- In the care of great importance is the proper sanctification and the light should be of average power. Suitable daylight hours are approximately 10 hours. At night, special night lamps can be used.
Blue akara - feeding
Fish of this species belong to micro-predators, therefore in their diet must certainly be present live food, for example, bloodworm, tubule, earthworms, shrimp and mussels. Aquarium fish of akara should receive spirullin and vitamins in the diet. When choosing dry food, it is worth giving preference to large granules and sticks. Give your pets food is in the morning and in the evening in small portions. It is important to consider that fish are prone to overeating, which causes problems with digestion.
Blue acary - reproduction
Puberty occurs when the fish reach the age of nine months. First, the steam finds a suitable substrate and cleans it. It is best to place a flat stone or a slide in the aquarium for these purposes. Reproduction of blue akara is accompanied by increased aggression, which often leads to the fact that fish eat eggs. Both parents take care of the future of the partner, so they, for example, eat unfertilized eggs. The incubation period lasts 3-8 days and after 4 days you can start feeding the fry with starting feed.
Blue Acar - Compatibility
Fish of this species like space and it is important to freely move around the aquarium, so do not run into it a lot of residents. To understand the compatibility of cancer, it must be borne in mind that these fish are aggressive, and they can constantly bully toward "neighbors" to provoke a fight. It is best to choose a peaceful couple for an aquarium and good compatibility is observed with soms, eyeballs, and so on. You can not attach too large and small fish.
Fish akara - disease
If the rules of detention are neglected, the marine animals can get sick and even die. To provoking factors include dirty water, poor quality food, sick "neighbors." Ciklides Akari are treated with special medications, which are worth buying in veterinary pharmacies. For example, if the disease is caused by poisoning or food contamination, then it is necessary to take a course of taking antibacterial drugs, which are put in the feed.