How to raise a pet giant salamander
In recent years, pet giant salamanders have become a new favorite among aquarium enthusiasts due to their unique appearance and docile personality. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce you in detail how to raise pet salamanders to help you easily raise this cute little life.
1. Basic introduction to giant salamander
The giant salamander, whose scientific name is Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), is a national second-level protected animal, but artificially bred individuals are allowed to be kept as pets. They like a cool, moist environment and can live for more than 50 years.
| project | content |
|---|---|
| scientific name | Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) |
| body shape | Adult body length can reach about 1 meter |
| life | More than 50 years |
| suitable temperature | 16-22℃ |
| feeding habits | Carnivorous |
2. Feeding environment settings
1.Fish tank selection: It is recommended to use a fish tank that is at least 60cm long and equipped with a cover to prevent escape.
2.Water quality requirements: Giant salamander has high requirements on water quality and needs to keep the water clean and change the water regularly.
| water quality parameters | suitable range |
|---|---|
| pH value | 6.5-7.5 |
| Ammonia content | 0mg/L |
| nitrite | 0mg/L |
| Nitrate | <50 mg/L |
3.Environmental layout:
3. Daily feeding and management
1.Feeding points:
| age group | Food types | Feeding frequency |
|---|---|---|
| larvae | Red worms, water fleas | 1 time a day |
| Subadult | Small fish and shrimp | 3-4 times a week |
| adult | Fish, shrimp, snail meat | 2-3 times a week |
2.Things to note when changing water:
4. Common problems and solutions
| question | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Refusal to eat | Environmental discomfort, disease | Check water quality and seek medical advice |
| skin ulcers | Poor water quality, bacterial infection | Improve water quality, drug treatment |
| Abnormal behavior | Uncomfortable temperature and high pressure | Adjust environmental parameters |
5. Feeding precautions
1. Salmon fish are nocturnal animals, so the environment should be kept quiet during the day.
2. Avoid mixing with other ferocious fish.
3. Check the health status regularly and handle any abnormalities promptly.
4. Artificially bred salamanders require proof of legal origin.
6. Recent hot topics of discussion
1.Intelligent breeding system for giant salamander: Recently, some netizens shared their own designed automatic feeding and water quality monitoring system, which received widespread attention.
2.Research on social behavior of giant salamander: Some studies have found that giant salamanders can recognize different keepers, showing amazing memory.
3.Environmentally friendly feeding concept: How to reduce water waste in the breeding process has become a hot topic.
Through the above detailed feeding guide, I believe you already have a comprehensive understanding of how to raise pet salamanders. Remember, patience and care are the keys to raising a good salamander. I wish you and your little one a happy time together!
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