The cockerel is considered a bright aquarium fish, which has developed territorial character traits. Transportation of this living creature occurs in separate containers. When acquiring such an unusual and wayward pet, you should think about transplanting it into an aquarium with optimal dimensions and equipment.
Features
Among a wide variety of tropical fish, the cockerel is recognized as one of the most beautiful. In nature, fighting fish prefers large bodies of water, which are characterized by a moderate course. A captive-bred pet is notable for its exacting care, proper maintenance, and a sufficient amount of attention from its owner. If this bright pet appeared in the house, then he should provide a suitable aquarium with optimal lighting, heating, filtering and other amenities.
When buying an aquarium for a rooster, it is worth remembering that only one pet can be contained in one tank, in particular this rule applies to males. If this condition is violated, the owner may witness the constant fights between the fish until one of them dies.
Today, the market has a huge selection of aquariums that are designed specifically for keeping males in them. They can have different sizes and equipment.
Shapes and sizes
In order for the cockerel to feel normal in an artificial ecosystem, it should have enough space. An aquarium for a cockerel is one of the closed systems that can accumulate the vital products of its inhabitants.Therefore, the aquarist should remember that for every centimeter of the body of the fish should be no less than 1-1, 5 liters of liquid. Accordingly, one cockerel will comfortably live in a container whose volume is at least 10 liters.
Given the curiosity of the pet and the desire of the owner, you can choose a tank from 10 to 20 liters. For bright fighting pets, it is permissible to purchase a home of various shapes, for example, round, rectangular, square. Aquariums in the shape of a ball are very popular today, but rectangular and square ones are considered easier to care for.
Since the cockerels are true lovers of active swimming, for their pleasure you can buy an elongated tank of 25 or 30 liters. A capacity of 2 liters can be a start in breeding males. For a lonely aggressive male, this option can be considered optimal, but for a short period of time. If you have several fish, you can place them in a double or even triple aquarium with partitions.
Materials of manufacture
In addition to the fact that aquariums have functional differences, such as dimensions, shape, the presence of backlight and the like, these containers can be made of various materials.
- Silicate glass. This material is often used to create storefronts, windows. The glass aquarium is fragile, heavy and can cause inconvenience during transportation. It is also characterized by a greenish tint, which, over time, does not fade and does not turn yellow if properly used.
- Acrylic. Organic glass is considered a more plastic and lighter material, unlike the previous one. However, it is worth remembering that it is better amenable to mechanical stress, that is, it is scratched. Acrylic aquarium is characterized by low thermal conductivity, which ensures the constancy of the temperature regime within the ecosystem, even if it changes dramatically in the environment. Reservoirs from this material can have a variety of interesting shapes, since acrylic lends itself well to processing.
- Strained glass. These are silicate glass aquariums that went through the hardening process. This material is characterized by high strength, it rarely crackes, however, when struck, it scatters into thousands of small fragments.
- BSPP. Aquariums made of safety glass of increased strength can be with a protective film, as well as triplex. These tanks remain intact after powerful physical impacts.
According to feedback from consumers and sellers of aquariums, we can conclude that the most popular are tanks for keeping males, which are made of silicate glass, since they are inherent in strength, ease of operation and low cost. If you want to buy a large aquarium, the volume of which is approximately 400 liters, you should pay attention to options made of acrylic.
How to choose?
When choosing an aquarium and buying one that is best suited for males, it is worth taking into account size, shape, filtration and other parameters. As for the dimensions of the tank, it is worth remembering: the more it will be, the better for the residents.
A small and cramped tank can be harmful to the cockerel. Therefore, the opinion that a 1-3-liter nano-aquarium or glass aquarium is optimal for this type of fish is actually erroneous.
If the apartment has a limited amount of space, then you can buy an aquarium of medium size. However, it is worth remembering that for the health, activity of the fish and the normal state of the water, it is better to give preference to a large tank. Currently, the consumer may face the problem of choosing the shape of the aquarium.
When buying a tank, the owner can be guided only by his own taste and preferences, the shape of the tank does not matter for the fish. A pet needs only a spacious aquarium with quality content.
How to equip?
The main myth about the cockerels is the one that they are able to lead a normal lifestyle, living in a glass or vase. The owner of a decorative pet should remember that it will be pleasing to the eye for a long time only if the aquarium is properly equipped. Mandatory is the presence in this tank of a lid or coverslip, as well as a filter and a heater.
When choosing a soil, it is worth giving preference to dark, unpainted. If desired, you can plant vegetation on it, it is better to take a substrate of a small fraction. In the market and in the store you can buy both live and artificial plants. Living greens will maintain the necessary biological balance, while looking quite natural.
Living vegetation requires care, proper lighting. The exception is mosses and lichens, which live in moderate light. Plastic plants do not need care, but they often injure the cockerels and can release toxic substances. Since the cockerel is a tropical fish, it needs a tank with a heater. The optimum water temperature is considered to be from 24 to 28 degrees above zero.
An aquarium with a filter, even the weakest, will be a worthy option for the normal life of a bright pet. In this situation, aeration of the liquid is not required, since living creatures of this species breathe using atmospheric air. It is also recommended to purchase aquariums with illumination, as natural lighting can lead to the development of algae, and also cause a temperature difference in the ecosystem.
You can decorate the dwelling house with stones, snags, coconut shells, and ceramic products. It is worth remembering that the interior item should not be with sharp corners, as well as too cheap and toxic. An aquarium with a waterfall is not the best option, since in the natural environment fighting fish are not used to such conditions.
Where to place?
The placement of the aquarium plays an important role in maintaining the health and longevity of the cockerel. When choosing a place, you need to consider the following nuances:
- to identify the tank with its inhabitants is in a quiet place where there is no heat;
- the area should be lit by not too intense natural radiation;
- the presence of noise can cause panic attacks and stressful conditions in the fish, which entails the formation of fin rot;
- You can not put the aquarium next to the heating system, as this provokes temperature differences within the ecosystem.
How to care?
After the aquarium is equipped and fish are launched into it, it is worth thinking about caring for it. Fish should be fed regularly, while examining their condition. Also, do not forget about the daily check of the installed equipment. Once a week, it is worth changing the water in the tank in the amount of 30% of the totalwhile removing detritus and cleaning the sight glass of algae. You also need to regularly clean the substrate from waste and feces. The owner of the aquarium should not forget about caring for the vegetation and cooling the tank in extreme heat.
Next, watch a video with tips on how to choose and start an aquarium for males.
