The hobby of raising ornamental fish

Regardless of age or work, raising ornamental fish is becoming a recreational and relaxing hobby of many people from urban to rural areas choosing to have a moment of lightness and serenity to dispel stress. tired, worried about the chaos of modern life.

Carp are raised on the island Playing aquarium fish is an old hobby. Images of colorful fish of all kinds swimming in lakes, miniatures, and rockeries always bring players relaxation and mental comfort. Currently, the hobby of aquarium fish has become popular, aquarists of many different ages. Everyone can own an aquarium that suits their income and interests. According to aquarium store owners, there are many varieties of ornamental fish from freshwater fish to saltwater fish, from popular and easy-to-raise fish, such as three-tailed goldfish, Siamese fish, guppies, and fish. average fish, swordtail… to precious fish with high selling price, but very difficult to take care of, such as: arowana, Koi carp, Arhat fish, poinsettia… In addition, there are modern machinery and equipment that support the care of simple aquariums to aquariums, or higher is the rockery, with underwater decorations, light bulbs. Led, oxygen blower, waste collector, aquatic plants … and many different types of aquariums, large and small fish tanks, to meet the needs of aquarists. Mr. Nguyen Van Huu (a longtime ornamental fish farmer in Chau Doc City) said that raising ornamental fish is not difficult, easy nor easy, but requires the passion, knowledge and experience of the farmers. To raise ornamental fish, the source of water for fish farming is the most important factor. In an aquarium, it is necessary to choose fish with the same behavior that are easy to keep together, avoiding big fish eating small fish. Besides, it is advisable to feed the fish just enough, not to leave excess food, to avoid overeating, which affects the water quality in the aquarium. Should not completely replace the old water, should suck the old water from 30-50% and add new water slowly, gently for the fish to adapt. “Farming aquarium fish is not only to decorate the space of the house with fresh, fresh vitality and closeness to nature, but also to help dispel the feelings of fatigue and daily worries of daily life. day” – Mr. Huu shared. Tran Dang Khoa (living in Phu Tan district, An Giang province) said that he loves to raise ornamental fish. Because I’m going to school and living in a boarding house, I choose to raise small fish, easy to raise and affordable, such as: guppies, lily fish, three-tailed fish, pomegranate fish… Daily, the care squirrels and watching schools of fish swimming help Dang Khoa to relax after studying in the lecture hall. Mr. Le Quang Vinh (living in Chau Doc City, An Giang province) shared that he did not know how to raise ornamental fish before. But since seeing some friends make rockeries, raising fish in the house is so beautiful, so he practiced raising them, gradually becoming a passion. At the beginning of the aquarium, he raised cheap fish, after gaining experience, he raised more expensive fish. “The rockery is decorated with a variety of aquatic plants combined with rocks and colorful fish to create a small fresh and cool space in our house,” Vinh shared. Like Mr. Vinh, who has a hobby and passion for playing ornamental fish for many years, Mr. Le Van Hoang (living in Tan Chau town, An Giang province) has researched and invested in an aquarium. born. According to Mr. Hoang, aquariums have many types, styles and ways of playing. Simple aquariums are often decorated with a variety of aquatic plants, such as: water ferns, chrysanthemums… combined with rocks, driftwood and schools of zebrafish, guppies, Dutch fish… creating creating a scene like an aquarium. One of the joys of keeping aquarium fish is to bring the whole space to simulate nature in miniature in an aquarium. “Every day, sitting and listening to the sound of the water flowing, watching the fish swim around, melt away all the fatigue and worries, help people’s mood become more peaceful, mentally comfortable and happier.” Hoang shared.