How to raise chocolate giant salamanders (how to raise chocolate giant salamanders)

Chocolate Doll is an ornamental pufferfish, and it is the smallest among the ornamental pufferfish. Among the many ornamental fish species, the dolphin family can be said to be one of the more special species, and many people can say that they know nothing about them. Usually, when people find them in an aquarium store, it is difficult for them to resist their temptation: sweet and cute little faces, well-behaved and constantly trembling fins, and round bodies. But a few weeks after buying them, problems also followed. Those cute little guys are no longer as lively as before. They either hide or crawl on the bottom of the water without moving. The small fins on their fat bodies no longer flap. These fins droop listlessly, and the bright body color in the past gradually becomes dim. The scene of gorging in the past can no longer be seen. The sad blue eyes stare at the owner, but the owner is often helpless. In fact, it is because chocolate dolls have some special requirements. Owners should study the needs of these little things and create a suitable environment for them to meet their requirements.

Principle 1: Try to reduce their stress. Stress will damage their immune system and make them susceptible to illness. Building a comfortable home and living environment for them is a good way to reduce stress. You may want to arrange some things for them to hide in the tank. Aquatic plants with broad leaves, stone caves and sunken wood are all good choices. These little guys are more active at dusk and evening. They usually like to hide and rest during the day. In addition, constant water temperature and pH value are very important for them because they are actually very sensitive. In addition, they like houses with bottom sand. Of course, filtration and water flow are also indispensable, but the water flow should be slow. Maybe they like quietness. It is also important to choose the right partner for them. We can consider size, habits and other factors to choose the right playmate for them. Of course, there may be unexpected situations. For example, the little guy often causes them a little harm or simply eats them as snacks. If his playmate is more ferocious, then the little guy may endure for a while. If he can't stand it, he will fight with his opponent and fight to the death. The opponent will either die or be seriously injured. After all, the little guy is not easy to mess with. There is something called pufferfish toxin in the little guy's body.

Principle 2: Feed the right food to the little ones. The little ones are carnivorous. They don't eat plants and rarely eat various artificial feeds. The above food cannot provide the nutrients needed for the growth of the little ones. Usually frozen or fresh bloodworms, earthworms, shrimps, shellfish, crabs, squids, snails, etc. are their favorite meals. It should be noted that you should not feed them too much. If you feed them too much, it may cause constipation. They often beg for food even if they are full because they love to eat too much. If their stomachs become very big, it means that they have eaten too much. Usually we feed them 1-2 times a day. Usually their stomachs will deflate a few hours after feeding. If the stomach is always bulging, then your little one may be suffering from constipation.

Principle 3: Check the physical condition of the little guy regularly. As a daily habit, you should carefully check the whole body of the little guy every day to check whether there is any possibility of external diseases, parasites, bacteria, fungal infections, bite marks, injuries, etc., and observe their activities to see if their actions are abnormal. One advantage of such routine inspections is that the little guy will soon recognize you. When you walk to the side of the tank, they will circle up and down in front of you. Pay attention to observe several bad signs:

1. Poor appetite. The little guy is actually very greedy. If you find that he has a poor appetite or is picky when eating, there must be something wrong.

2. Pressure lines. If you find that the little guy's body side has dark gray lines between the spine and abdomen, these lines can extend from the mouth to the tail, which is also a bad sign.

3. For white-bellied species, if the little guy's belly turns black and the color continues to deepen, you should also pay attention.

Behavior of Chocolate Giant Salamander during Courtship

1. The male will snuggle up to the female and kiss her body when chasing her. The female usually swims very slowly, while the male will swim twistingly.

2. Sometimes the female will swim away from the male, but the male will attack it and occasionally bite it.

3. Sometimes the female will not swim away from the male, the male will stay beside the female, and the female will enter a narrow place, such as the corner of the tank, or a cooler place.

4. When this behavior occurs, the male will attack other members of the aquarium (regardless of gender).

5. When one male and two females are placed in the same tank, the male will court each female (my comment: it can be seen that it is not monogamous).

6. When a male and a female are courting, the female will hide behind plants.

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