How Do You Breed Brackish Water Fish?
Having an aquarium in your home can add a relaxing feature that is more like a piece of living art. But did you know that by breeding your fish you can also make them essentially financially self-sustaining? By breeding fish and trading or selling them to local retailers, you can keep your own piece of living art thriving. Select the brackish fish that you desire to breed while stocking your tank. If you can tell the males of the species from the females, than select two males and a female. If you can not decipher the species (as is the case with most brackish fish such as cichlids), then buy at least five fish of the same species. This will help ensure that you end up with a breeding pair. Provide the proper habitat. This varies from species to species, though most brackish species of fish desire water that is slightly higher in the alkalinity and pH scale than other fish. Provide adequate egg-laying sites. Most fish like to lay their eggs on flat surfaces, so providing plenty of flat