Чт, 11 янв 2018 Автор: Софи Сизова
Betta splendens, or as it is usually called “cockerel fish”, –
This is a fighting species of aquarium fish. Two males can’t
coexist peacefully in the same aquarium, so the correct
Determining the sex of the fish for an aquarist is very important.
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Features of the form
Today, shallow rivers remain the place for catching cockerel fish.
Thailand and other Asian countries. Oval bodies stretched in length
males fantastically bright colors before attacking an opponent
swelled like balls. This once attracted the attention of them.
people. Since antiquity, this species was caught by peasants.
for fish fighting, one of the most common in those places
gambling entertainment.
When conducting battles that delights the audience, cockerels observe
special ritual:
– When one of the rivals needs to rise to the surface of the water
for a sip of oxygen, the second patiently waits for him, not
attacking.
– While the two are fighting, the rest do not interfere. Winner
fights the next challengers in order.
Its largest size – 10 cm long fish reach
only in its natural habitat, rarely taking such
sizes in the aquarium. Normal body length is about 5-6 cm. At the same time
color can be any, but always very bright, throwing at
eyes.
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The breeding experience shows that several males live in
one aquarium is impossible. Females can be kept in flocks, but separately
from the male. A good choice is a male self-mate pair. Theoretically if
the tank capacity is more than 10 liters, then two males can divide
among themselves this territory. However, this is rarely done because
with large tanks fins can be deformed and fish
will lose its decorative effect. This is because in its
natural habitat, it settles in shallow rivers.
The range of comfortable water temperatures ranges from +18
up to +24 degrees. However, at home it is recommended
maintain it around 22-23 degrees. PH level – ranging from
6.7 to 7.3. This mode is optimal for active life and
breeding. Aquarium capacity is selected at the rate of 3-4 liters per
every individual.
The cockerel fishes belong to the lungfish, therefore
artificial aeration is not required. They are much more demanding
clean water and environment. Recommended water change frequency – 2-3
weeks, because the accumulation of silt at the bottom for these cleanliness is unacceptable.
At the bottom must necessarily grow algae. Lighting is matched
according to the choice of plants.
Feeding the cockerel fish
By nature, this species is omnivorous. At home
it is recommended to feed the males with live food: bloodworms, pipe makers,
zooplankton, which can be purchased or caught independently, and
keep frozen. Alternate such vitamin supplements should
dry feed enriched with minerals.
The optimum consistency of dry feed is flakes. Add feed
it should be very dosed – a single portion for 1 individual not more than 2
grams. Feeding frequency – no more than 2 times a day. Overfeeding
detrimental to health, because these fish are able to
endure hunger strikes for up to 5 days without pain.
External differences between males and females
There are a lot of them. The first thing to consider is age.
Life expectancy for this species is limited to 3 years.
At the same time, puberty comes as early as 3-4 months. From this
time in females you can already distinguish caviar in the stomachs, and after 2
weeks they are ready to throw it. Very many varieties after
readiness for spawning acquire noticeable strips along the body.
Usually in pet stores fish are sold at this particular age.
Cockerel male is not just beautifully colored, but has wide
fins – lateral, anal and caudal. In the official
classification is used to distinguish between species: long-tailed,
short-tailed, crown-tailed, voile tailed and others. Difference between
they are visible to the naked eye. The first – the most spectacular.
Aquarists achieve by crossing unusual combinations
forms and colors of this fighting species.
An agitated and aggressively tuned cockerel is
stunning sight. Soaring fins occupy around it
as much or even more space than his body. Much more
more modest in color and size, its fins do not carry such
decorative function. But the main difference is considered to be small.
outgrowth on her belly (ovipositor), resembling a white egg, in a male
there is nothing like that.
How breeds cockerel fish?
The breeding cycle is very short. From two weeks to six months
the female grows caviar in itself, after which it can be planted to
male individual in a separate aquarium. Keep in mind that not giving
opportunities to spawn soon can get such a problem
like a cyst in a female. Usually such individuals die.
Before breeding, male and female individuals are seated along
individual aquariums where the water level is low – up to 15 cm, and
high temperature – ideally +27 degrees. Feed at this time
you need 100% live food. These conditions stimulate marital
instincts, preparing the fish for mating.
A week later, you can cook an aquarium by placing in it only
water and a small amount of algae. Do not put on the bottom
a primer, but to put a pot or a snag to cover a female
recommended. The male, intending to give offspring builds on
the surface of the water is a nest of air bubbles enveloped in its saliva.
Caviar is poured into that house. Both are involved in the process, since
without the active assistance of the male, the female will not be able to spawn. is he
literally “squeezes” her from the abdomen of a friend. As soon as the process
completed, the female must be immediately deposited in a separate
aquarium.
After 1-2 days fry appear from the eggs, which need only
3 days to reach the development of an adult. After that they
only grow in size, without changing the internal and external structure.
All this time, the caring father looks after the caviar, returning
separated eggs and fry into the nest.
Interestingly, the views of Bettaprima, Bettasimplex, BettaPi,
Bettapugnax differ from the others in that the males do not build nests,
and collect the fertilized caviar and bear it in the mouth for 10 days. For
of these species, spawning does not require water temperature rise, but rather
lowering to +18 degrees.
