There are many types of fish in the world, both types of fish that live in the sea and those that live in fresh water. One type of fish that lives in fresh water is the Taeniacara candidi fish. Taeniacara candidi fish is a type of fish originating from South America. This fish at first glance has an oval shape decorated with beautiful and elongated fins.
In this article the author tries to describe and outline how to do it right when we will keep Taeniacara candidi fish in the aquarium. Before we elaborate on the important points in explaining this theme, it is good to know in advance some of the characteristics and habits of Taeniacara candidi fish living in the aquatic environment.
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Taeniacara candidi fish (shutterstock.com)
Taeniacara candidi fish live in fresh water that likes aquatic environments with moderate levels of lighting, this fish likes aquatic environments where in its place of life in nature there are aquatic plants and rocks. Taeniacara candidi fish have a relatively small size only around 4 cm.
For fish hobbyists who will keep Taeniacara candidi fish in the aquarium, there are several things that need to be considered before keeping this fish in the aquarium, including:
1. Maintenance container.
The maintenance container can use a rectangular box-shaped aquarium made of glass. As mentioned above, Taeniacara candidi fish have a small body size so the amount of water needed to maintain this fish also does not require too much water. The amount of water needed to keep this fish is as much as 40 liters.
Taeniacara candidi fish live in a water environment that has a moderate level of illumination so that if we are going to install aquarium lights, we need aquarium lights that have a moderate level of illumination as well. This aquarium lamp can be easily obtained at ornamental fish shops.
Looking at the habitat of the Taeniacara candidi fish living environment in nature this fish likes aquatic environments where there are aquatic plants and rocks, by looking at these conditions then we also need to install aquatic plants and rocks in the aquarium.
2. Water quality.
In relation to water quality, the water quality parameters that need to be considered are pH, water hardness and temperature. The pH value of good water in keeping Taeniacara candidi fish is 6.8. Then for the level of water hardness the value of good water hardness is 6. For the value of water temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
3. Feed.
Taeniacara candidi fish in order to live and grow well it needs to be fed. The right type of feed for Taeniacara candidi fish is in the form of live worms. Keep in mind that in the process of feeding we must pay attention to the size of the feed to be given to the fish. The size of the feed to be given to the fish must match the size of the fish's mouth opening.
4. Care and maintenance.
In fish maintenance activities, fish do not always live healthily, sometimes fish can be attacked by disease, so that Taeniacara candidi fish can live healthily, we need to take good care and maintenance. This activity includes cleaning maintenance containers, draining aquarium water, cleaning dirt filters.
Thus a brief explanation of this article, hopefully useful. Thank you.