Broomfish are pets that can keep your aquarium free of moss. The broom fish is a type of catfish that usually lives in aquariums. These fish are moss eaters, but the moss in the aquarium will not fill them up. You have to give the fish moss wafer brooms. Since broomfish are omnivores, you can feed them meat, such as shrimp and bloodworms, as well as vegetables, such as zucchini and cabbage.
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Method 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Feed
Step 1. Make sure there is driftwood in the aquarium
Fish brooms need to consume enough fiber. Driftwood is a good source of fiber for broomfish. Place a few pieces of driftwood in the tank so the broomfish can eat them. Driftwood can help the digestion of broom fish.
Instead of using driftwood from the wild, choose driftwood sold at pet stores to make it safe for broomfish to eat
Step 2. Give the fish moss wafers
To ensure that the broom fish are getting enough moss intake, supplement the fish's diet by feeding them moss wafers. This wafer will sink to the bottom of the tank so that the broom fish can find it easily.
Moss wafers can be purchased at your nearest pet store
Step 3. Give the fish brooms of meat
Broomfish are omnivores. Therefore, he can eat plants and animals. Broomfish are very fond of earthworms, bloodworms, and shrimp. You can give your fish fresh or frozen feed.
Earthworms, bloodworms, and shrimp can be purchased at your nearest pet store
Step 4. Give the fish a broom of fruit and vegetables
Broomfish are very fond of vegetables, such as broccoli, peeled beans, lima beans, cabbage, celery, cabbage, and zucchini. While the broomfish likes cantaloupe, melon, breadfruit, and papaya, don't give it sour vegetables and fruits like oranges and tomatoes.
Wash and cut fruits and vegetables into small pieces before consuming the broom fish
Method 2 of 3: Choosing the Right Meal Schedule
Step 1. Consider the size and age of the broomfish
If you keep a small broomfish, it may survive on moss, moss wafers, and other fish leftovers. However, if the broom fish lives alone in the tank, it will need to be fed more often. In addition, as the fish get older and get bigger, it needs more and more variety of food.
- Young broomfish can survive by eating one moss wafer every day.
- If the broom fish is about 60 cm long, it is an adult fish.
Step 2. Observe the broom fish after being fed
After putting the feed into the tank, make sure the broom fish eat it. If the fish chews and swallows the feed immediately, it may starve and need to be fed more often. If he does not pay attention to the feed given, the fish may not be fed too often.
Step 3. Feed the fish at least one moss wafer daily
Your aquarium may not provide enough moss for broomfish. Since it is a nocturnal animal and forages at night, feed the fish a moss wafer broom before you go to sleep. If in the morning the moss wafer has been devoured by the broom fish, you can give him 1 moss wafer again.
Step 4. Give the fish a meat broom once or twice a week
As omnivores, broomfish should occasionally be given meat. Feed the fish a broom of earthworms, bloodworms, or shrimp once or twice a week. You can give it fresh, frozen, or in the form of pellets. If you are giving your fish fresh meat brooms, cut the meat into small pieces before placing it in the tank.
Give the fish a few pieces of fresh shrimp or a few shrimp pellets. You can also give him some earthworms or bloodworms
Step 5. Give the fish a fruit and vegetable broom once or twice a week
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber for broomfish. Broomfish need fiber to stay healthy. Give fish fruit and vegetables once or twice a week. Cut fruit and vegetables before adding them to the aquarium. Tie weights on fruits and vegetables so that they sink to the bottom of the tank.
- Alternatively, you can use aquarium tongs to place fruit and vegetables on the underside of the tank.
- Feed the fish with a coin-sized portion, for example, a slice of zucchini or a small piece of broccoli.
Method 3 of 3: Keeping Fish Broomstick Healthy
Step 1. Keep one broom fish for one aquarium
Broomfish will generally fight each other if placed in the same aquarium. Some of the broomstick fish fight to the death. Therefore, you should only keep one broom fish per aquarium. Broomfish can coexist with most other fish species, with the exception of piranhas and Astronotus ocellatus.
Step 2. Give him enough space
Broomfish can grow up to 46 cm! Therefore, you need an aquarium with a capacity of more than 380 liters. If your tank is less than 380 liters, you can keep smaller species of broomfish such as the Golden nugget, Zebra, Clown, or Bristlenose.
For example, the Clown Broomfish can live in an aquarium with a capacity of 75 liters
Step 3. Set the aquarium light schedule
Broom fish are nocturnal animals. Therefore, the broom fish will start their activities and look for food when it is dark. Do not leave the aquarium light on all the time. Use the timer on the aquarium lights to mimic the natural light cycle (lights turn on during the day and off at night).
Step 4. Provide a hiding place in the aquarium
A hiding place can help the broomfish feel safe and comfortable. He will spend most of his time hiding, especially during the day. Place a small tunnel or cave specially designed for aquarium fish. You can also use paralon pieces.
Step 5. Do not fill the aquarium water to the brim
Since the broom fish will occasionally draw in the air above the water's surface to maintain its buoyancy, don't fill the tank to the brim. When the tank is full, the broomfish can't get enough air, or it will hit the cover and injure itself.
Step 6. Make sure the aquarium cover is secure
Broomfish can jump out of the water. If the tank cover is not tight enough, the broom fish may be able to escape and hurt themselves. Therefore, make sure the aquarium cover is secure and tightly closed.
