I believe that many aquarists like the longhead fish as much as Xiaobian, they are a huge family of more than 600 species, and the figure of the longhead can be found in the places where there are oceans on the earth.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > qualifies as a reef-safe fish</h1>
On the surface it seems like it's about whether the rump fish can live in peace with corals safely, right? But the problem here is that "safe for corals" is not a standard definition, and different people have different understandings. So let's consider three types of tuna: 1) completely safe for corals, 2) safe for most corals, and 3) not considering it at all. This article will focus on the longhead fish in categories 1 and 2.
Category 1 rump fish do not pose any risk to your corals or invertebrates. The triangular fish in the second category also don't pose any risk to your corals, but may pose some risk to some invertebrates. Nine species of bulbophyllum in the table below are considered relatively safe and are common in the market.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > general requirements regarding daily life</h1>
For the three major requirements for the protection of the rump fish, no matter how much emphasis can not be overemphasized:
1, you need to have a relatively peaceful sea tank environment, must live with the appropriate sea tank friends, the first choice of those who are not aggressive fish.
2, the head fish is a very active fish, the digestive tract is relatively short, so it is necessary to add a variety of meat foods to the diet to maintain its health. You should feed it several times a day, and if the task of feeding small and eating more meals will make you feel troublesome, then go out and switch a kind of fish to raise it.
3. It is recommended to raise them in a tank with anti-jump nets, which is crucial. All the rump fish are small jumpers. They are a type of deep-water fish that instinctively are not used to living so close to the surface of the water. Put them in a tank with no cover or a gap, and you find that it's only a matter of time before they surf on the ground, don't leave them any chance to escape.
Some genera of rumposaurs sleep in the sand or seek refuge, so your tank is at least 2.5 cm deep in the sand. In addition, the size of the bottom sand does not need to be as fine as sugar, but it cannot be as rough as broken coral, otherwise the fish may be scratched and lead to bacterial infection. Sand grains with a size of 2-4 mm are the most suitable. Only these genera need sand, while others sleep in rocks or crevices, such as Anan, Sea Pig, Macrophalgeal, rainbow-like.
Finally, you need to understand the specific needs of each species before deciding if they're right for you. They all have their own requirements. It's worth noting that make sure you put them in a suitably sized sea tank.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > about feeding</h1>
Aquarists should prepare a wide variety of food varieties for the bulbophyllum, feeding at least 3-4 times a day, including 2 times of frozen meat food and 1 time of pellet feed or similar food, and provide a weekly seaweed meal.
Aquarists should disperse the feed throughout the tank when feeding to ensure that each fish can get a piece of the pie, and at the same time to control the amount of food to prevent overnutrition, of course, a good protein separator is a must.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > about quarantine</h1>
Xiaobian strongly recommends that aquarists should quarantine all newly added organisms regardless of the source of the organisms they have purchased. Of course, there are many sellers in the market who claim to be offering fish that have been quarantined, but none of us should fully believe in these promises.
There are many ways to quarantine fish. How you do it is up to you, and a look up the Internet will reveal hours of literature available for you to study. The method provided here is for the reference of aquarists only.
For the rump fish, you can use a simple quarantine tank, a 40cm small tank with a suitable egg and water pump, be sure to cover the anti-jump net, leaving no chance for them to escape. It is recommended to quarantine for at least 6-8 weeks, and some PVC tubes can be placed inside to provide shelter for the fish. If it is a fish that sleeps in the sand genus, a "sandbox" (a small plastic container containing about 2.5 cm of sand) should be placed.
< h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > about mixed species</h1>
It is possible to mix different species or genera of bulbophyllum, in fact, a great benefit of preserving them. The males of competing species often show themselves to each other, resulting in a wonderful ornamental effect. But there is no definite scientific basis for this, and the results when mixed are variable. Aquarists should pay attention to this and keep a close eye on multiple groups of rumposaurs to observe any problematic aggression.
Males of different species can be placed together, within the same genera (with the exception of a few species/combinations) or between different genera. However, the system must be large enough; ensure that the system sizes to meet the needs of all species. Females of any species/genus almost always mix well.
When multiple genus heads are mixed in the same system, a hierarchy is established among them, with the most dominant male at the top. However, body size doesn't always matter here, and the most dominant males are usually more species dependent. When new fish are added or old fish die, the hierarchy changes. Sometimes as they age and mature, a less aggressive male may turn into a stronger male, but this requires the former strong male to submit to the new strong male.
Unless you are an experienced seawater player, it is not recommended to put two dominant males together. While it may sometimes take a dominant and a secondary male in the same system, don't try sex unless you really know what you're doing.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > about the adaptation box</h1>
When adding a supposition that has passed quarantine to an existing system, there must be an adaptation box. Place the new fish in the adaptation tank for 2-3 days before placing the existing school of fish. During this time, observe the interrelationships between new and old residents. If aggressive behavior is witnessed and this behavior does not subside, the adaptation period (e.g., 4-5 days) should be extended and observed whether the behavior subsides or changes. In general, when building hierarchies through visual interaction, a lot of potential aggression is avoided.
< h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > about hermaphroditism and dichrosity</h1>
Most of the genus of bulbophyllum are hermaphrodites. Adults are all females. The female then transforms into a male according to the needs of the environment. In a closed system, females may also transition to males, which usually occurs when there are males of other different or the same species present. When females transition, they become transitional males, also known as sub-males. In this transitional state, it is technically possible to return to female, which occasionally occurs in the wild, but not in captivity. If this transformation continues, it will eventually reach the final state of the male, and it is impossible to reverse back to the female.
In many genera, males are much more colorful than females. This is called sexual dichroism. However, true females are hard to find when we buy them because they are not collected as often as males. The reason is simple, compared to the males of most species, females are very common, and we prefer to buy males with brighter colors.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > about tuna pairing</h1>
Most of the herds in the wild consist of a group of females and a dominant male. Usually, there will also be some males in transition in this group, who are essentially waiting males, waiting for the opportunity to surpass the current males and become the new rulers.
In the family tank, it is quite difficult to successfully replicate the patterns of nature, because all females eventually tend to become males, regardless of the presence of more dominant male animals.