wat do you need to breed fish and how do you breed fish
im talking about rainbow shark here thanxs for your time
2007-09-12 10:32:06 · 3 answers · asked by sacha h 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
o ya as well if u now how do u tell if a orange shark is a male or a female
and any other info will be helpful tanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxssssssssssssss
2007-09-12 10:33:50 · update #1
These fish are very aggressive among their own kind, and to breed them you would need a very large tank or they'll just kill each other. Because these fish are difficult to breed in the first place, and need larger tanks then most people keep in their homes, this is a poor choice for getting into fish breeding.
2007-09-12 11:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need an education,to breed the sort of fish you are asking about,the beginning would be a degree in biology. Also bio-chemistry(difficult fish are treated with hormones to get them to breed in captivity). And for now you should try to learn how to keep basic easy going aquarium fish alive and healthy.
Get some good books,study ,study, study.
If you are serious about fish culture go to Singapore and Indonesia where the real breeders are. Most of them are friendly open people who are proud of their operations,but secretive about the finer points of captive breeding.
2007-09-12 17:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Scientific Name : Epalzeorhynchos frenatus
Common Names : Red Fin Shark, Red Shark, Ruby Shark, Albino Rainbow Shark
Care Level : Easy
Size : 6 inches (15 cm)
pH : 6.5 - 7.5
Temperature : 75°F - 80°F (24°C - 27°C)
Lifespan : 5 - 8 years.
Origin / Habitat : Thailand, Indonesia
Temperament / Behavior : This fish can become aggressive with other, smaller fish in your tank that invade its territory. They will fight with the Red Tail Shark. Provide plenty of hiding places (caves, rocks and plants)
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Because they will fight with other rainbows, breeding them in the home aquarium is rare.
Tank Size : 55 gallon (208 liters)
Compatible Tank Mates : Because of their temperament it is a good idea to house them with similar sized fish. Do not keep with other Rainbow sharks and Red Tail Sharks
Fish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease
Diet / Fish Food : An herbivore - provide a varied diet with algae wafers, pellet food and frozen food.
Tank Region : Mostly bottom to middle
Gender : On males, the anal fin is outlined in black
Gallery Photos : Rainbow Shark Photos
Similar Species : Cyprinids
2007-09-12 17:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by jpjr9 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋