Bladefish are 10-15 cm long. They have a flattened, thin body with bony plates on their back, and a tubular snout that protrudes forward. A black longitudinal stripe runs along the side of the body from the snout. The dorsal fin spines are specialized and extend backward. The body resembles a thin blade and is grayish-white. They usually hang upside down in the water, head down. They are small fish belonging to coral reef areas. They typically swim in schools in shallow waters, sometimes hiding among the spines of sea urchins for protection. They are nocturnal. They are carnivorous, mainly feeding on plankton (especially planktonic crustaceans). They usually swim slowly upside down in the water, head to tail. How to keep bladefish?
Water Changes and Cleaning: With modern, sophisticated water circulation and filtration systems, the water in the tank doesn't need frequent changes; generally, replacing 1/5 to 1/4 of it monthly is sufficient.
Feeding Methods: Maintain slightly alkaline water (pH 8.1-8.3), water temperature 25℃-26℃, and salinity 1.021-1.024. After introducing the tank, maintain consistent and stable water quality; avoid significant fluctuations. Suitable for large-volume, high-quality invertebrate aquascaping tanks.
Key selection points: The body is flat and thin with bony plates on the back, and the snout tip is tubular and protrudes forward. A black longitudinal band runs along the side of the body from the snout tip, and the body resembles a thin blade, grayish-white.
Food sources: Feeds on zooplankton and small fish. Food sources include brine shrimp, bloodworms, tubifex worms, and formulated feeds. It is important to cut the food into very fine pieces.
