Fish comet

This beauty is a representative of the genus Karasei. If you are just starting to learn the secrets and subtleties of aquarium business, this fish will be the right decision. For all its unpretentiousness, the comet fish is very effective and capable of decorating the simplest aquarium.

Goldfish comet - content

In the content of the comet fish there is nothing complicated. It is enough to observe the basic conditions recommended for this species, and carefully monitor the condition of the python. All this is also relevant for the maintenance of black comet fish.

1. For this species it is necessary to select a large enough aquarium. Firstly, the fish will grow to 18 cm in length. And secondly, this type often contains small flocks. In addition, the nature of the pet is quite active and moving. The minimum volume of the aquarium is 100 liters.
2. Ideal is the temperature in the range of 20-23 ° C (they can also live at 15 ° C), pH 5-8.00. It is important to remember that all the conditions of the content directly affect the appearance of the fish, so even unpretentious species should be kept only with the recommended water parameters.
3. Be sure to install a powerful filter. The fact is that the aquarium fish comet is very voracious, so it will quickly contaminate the aquarium. Continually monitor the accumulation of silt at the bottom.
4. Of plants, it is better to give preference to species with large sheets and a very powerful root system.
5. To keep the goldfish of a comet, it is important to take care of good quality lighting. This type of fish is distinguished by a bright golden color, which will be visible in high-quality lighting.
6. For feeding, any live food will do. You can also offer dry, combined or vegetable fodder . Always carefully monitor the consumed portion volume, do not overfeed.

Aquarium fish comet - reproduction

The reproduction of fish is ready from the age of two. Approximately in March-April you will notice the characteristic behavior of males. They constantly pursue females and at the same time keep as close to the ovipositor as possible.

If you raise the temperature in the aquarium by a couple of degrees, then it will go faster. For two weeks we divide the male and the female and feed them the most satisfying and varied, and before the spawning we hold a hunger strike. The neurist must be of the order of 100 liters, we pour water there soft soft.

When multiplying a comet's fish, be sure to lay a protective net for caviar at the bottom. The period of development of eggs is four days, and in five days the fry begin to surface. Feed the fry with live dust. With decent care very soon the young will grow up and it will be possible to switch to rotifers or artemia. As a neighbor, goldfish are suitable, small species should not be populated.