Keeping Aequidens tetramerus fish in an aquarium
The Aequidens tetramerus fish is a type of freshwater fish native to South America. It is also known as the saddle cichlid. In nature, the fish reproduce by laying eggs and the size of the male fish is larger than the female fish.
As a freshwater fish that belongs to the genus Aequidens, Aequidens tetramerus fish can be used as ornamental fish that are kept in aquariums at home. When we will start to keep Aequidens tetramerus fish in the aquarium there are several things that need to be considered, such as the type of fish, maintenance containers, water quality, feed and how to care for fish.
Aequidens tetramerus fish (shutterstock.com)
Below will be described the things that need to be considered when starting to keep Aequidens tetramerus fish in the aquarium:
1. Type of Fish.
Before we will start keeping fish, we should first choose and select Aequidens tetramerus fish. Good quality Aequidens tetramerus fish are :
b. The fish moves agilely
c. The fish has a bright body color
d. Fish respond to the feed given
2. Maintenance Container.
The maintenance container for Aequidens tetramerus fish can be an aquarium made of glass. The shape of the aquarium that can be used is rectangular. The amount of water that can be used to maintain Aequidens tetramerus fish is 100 liters. The water used can be sourced from well water or tap water. The water to be used should be allowed to stand for about 5 days.
3. Water quality.
Water quality will affect the fish that are kept if the water quality decreases then the fish that are kept will have their lives disrupted. Water quality parameters consist of pH, water hardness and temperature. The pH value of the water used to raise Aequidens tetramerus fish is 7, the water hardness level is 8 and the water temperature is 24 degrees Celsius.
4. Feed.
Aequidens tetramerus fish that are kept need to be fed. Feed for fish serves to produce energy, accelerate reproduction, form body color in fish, improve fat metabolism and for growth.
Aequidens tetramerus fish kept in aquariums can be fed in the form of artificial feed which can be obtained at ornamental fish shops.
5. How to care for fish.
In order for the Aequidens tetramerus fish that are kept to develop healthily, the water in the aquarium needs to be cleaned and replaced, especially if the water in the aquarium is dirty and has decreased water quality.
Aequidens tetramerus fish can grow up to 8 cm in size. Aequidens tetramerus fish have the habit of swimming below, in the center and above near the surface of the aquarium.