Ornamental Fishes and Aquariums in Ernakulam

     

  A wide variety of ornamental fishes and aquariums are available in the market. Fishes are seen in various colours and varieties. People choose small and large aquariums to make their indoors lively. Also fishes make great pets. There are also marine fishes that are kept in aquariums. Some of the fishes which are in high demand in Kerala market are  Loaches, Barbs, Danios, Catfishes, Perches and Cichlids. You can customize your aquariums using aquarium supplies, aquarium plants, stones, and other ornamental items. These items are available at an aquarium store. You can buy them online now at best prices.

In Kerala, even though most of the fish we raise are exotic species, they are not reluctant to reproduce under our climate and environment conditions. For example, Freshwater goldfish, angelfish, gouramis, guppies, mollies, platy, and Swordtail all breed in our conditions easily. However, there are a few things to be aware of as well as certain safety measures and procedures to take.

There are two categories of ornamental fish: those that lay eggs (ova) and those that give birth. Most ornamental fish are those that lay eggs. However, some species, including guppy, molly, platy, swordtail, and others, also give birth.

Male and female ornamental fish differ from one another. Knowing how to distinguish between male and female fish will allow you to pair them together for reproduction. The male fish will be more colourful, smaller, and appealing than the female fish in the reproductive area. Females are less colourful, more beautiful, and generally larger.

Goldfish and Koicarp fishes take 6 to 8 months to mature. However, one-year-old goldfish should be selected for breeding whereas Angel fish takes 1 year and for Guppy it takes 6-8 months. A six month old goldfish weighs 5-10 grams.

The breeding season of most of the fishes during the monsoon (rainy) season. Only by knowing whether they are giving birth or laying eggs, can they be given the necessary care, protection, preparation and care. For those that stick their eggs, you can put mullan paayal, chakiri and plastic thread in the tank. For fishes which build a nest, needs a large leaf hide it. A breeding net should be prepared as a precaution against egg-eaters.

Diversity of Fishes

    There are many variety of fishes of different species available in our market now. There are so many exotic varieties and various varieties of Guppies and Fighters which are favorites of ornamental fish keepers. Chili Mosaic Tebo, Platinum Red Big Ear, Santa Claus Big Ear, Platinum White Big Ear, White Tuxedo, Koi Tuxedo, Brazilian Red, Taxi Yellow, HB Blonde Red High Dorsal, HB Blue and Tuxedo are major Guppies. Nemo Cantati, Samurai and Red OHM are various Fighters. Various other fishes are Discus, Pigeon, Turquoise, Diamond Blue, Red Melon and Valentine Red. Red tail catfish, arapaima and alligator arowana are some of the large fish species. The price of fishes like Big Headed Flarehorn which has a large lump on its head, starts from 10,000 INR.

Platy fishes are in high demand now. There are a lot of varieties of these fishes like Red Top, Midnight Black, Green Platy, Bumble bee platy , Sunset platy, and Mickey Mouse platy.

Polar blue parrot which looks similar to angel fish reproduce every 10 days. Their eggs can be collected and can be grown separately. They also breed fast once kept with its pair. These fish pairs ranges from 600-700 rupees in the market.

Fighter fishes or Betta fish is also trending in the market. There are varieties like Melano black, Turkish blue, Full red and Mustard grass. Fighter fishes are ready for sale from 2-3 months of age. Wholesale Male fighters are available from 50 rupees and females from rupees 25 in the size of 4.5 cms.

Various other fish varieties available across Kerala are Zebra angel, Marble angels, Tiger Barb, Oscar fish, gold fish, silver shark, polar parrot fish, silver arowana and Pearl gauramis.

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