Golden and blue waves are not modified from the Netherlands phoenix.
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When I first came into contact with the golden and blue waves, I fell in love with them when I saw their round and cute appearances. At that time, I heard some aquarium owners say that the golden bozi is an artificially improved ornamental fish from the Netherlands phoenix fish, which is not very easy to raise. Since then, it has been mistaken that the golden wave is a species that has been artificially improved by the Netherlands phoenix fish in the later period. It wasn't until I went to the library to read ornamental fish books that I learned that the golden and blue waves had nothing to do with the Netherlands phoenix fish.
Netherlands phoenix fish
Golden and blue sea breams are varieties bred by artificial selection and crossbreeding. Although they share some similarities with the Netherlands phoenix fish, they have different origins and genetic backgrounds. The Netherlands phoenix fish was also developed from other species through a specific selection process, but there was no direct improvement relationship with the golden and blue waves.
Blue waves
Through artificial intervention, individuals with specific colors, body shapes, and other characteristics are selected for breeding, and the golden and blue waves are gradually formed, which now have a unique appearance. These fish are different from the original South American short sea bream in terms of color, body size, etc., and have a high ornamental value.
Aquarists who can raise golden and blue waves can easily get started by raising other small tropical fish. It is an invigilator for graduation exams in the field of small tropical fish. To sum up, it's not a very good fish to feed.
It is an ornamental fish improved in the later stage of artificiality, with weak physique, poor resistance to disease, and easy to die. Even if it is treated in time, there is a high probability of mortality, and it is a disease that is difficult to treat.
Such a difficult ornamental fish, there are still many aquarists who like to start. In appearance, it is small and delicate, with bright colors and beautiful fins. As you swim in the water, these fins gently sway like dancing ribbons, which is very charming.
In terms of its personality, the golden wave and the blue wave are lively and cute, often swimming quickly in the aquarium, shuttling between the aquatic plants for a while, and surfacing for food for a while, giving people a sense of vitality. And they are curious, full of curiosity about their surroundings, and will actively explore various objects in the fish tank, such as filters, aquatic plants, and stones. Sometimes, they also interact with other fish, chasing and playing, bringing a lot of joy to aquarists.
As mentioned earlier, it is difficult to raise golden and blue waves, but as long as aquarists provide suitable water quality, water temperature, feed and other basic conditions, they can grow and reproduce healthily; The adaptability is still a small tropical fish with strong adaptability.
Here's a look at the water, temperature, food and frequency of feeding that are right for them:
1. Golden and blue waves like weak acidic water, pH value is 6.5-7.0, the most comfortable water temperature is 25-28 °C, prefer soft water or soft water.
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2. Feeding space: You can choose 2 30 cm length turnover boxes, and a pair of water per 10 liters is the standard. It is best to choose a 40 cm to 60 cm fish tank with as much space as possible, so that they can swim in enough space inside, and plant some aquatic plants such as moss, small water orchid, etc., which can not only provide a place to hide, but also help stabilize the water quality. You can also place some stones, sunken wood and other decorations to increase the aesthetics.
3. The filter can be selected water fairy, 6W waterfall filter, especially remind the water fairy filter is suitable for about 30 cm square tank, 6W waterfall filter is suitable for 40 cm fish tank.
4. Food and feeding frequency:
Food selection: You can feed small pellets artificial feed, abundant shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms and other foods.
Feeding frequency: In summer, the water temperature is 28-30 degrees Celsius, and the fish should be fed twice a day, and the fish should be eaten within 2-3 minutes each time. Avoid overfeeding to avoid contaminating the water quality.
5. Change the water regularly: Change the water about 1/4 to 1/3 every week to keep the water clear.