Red-bellied water tiger
Black-spotted water tiger and red-bellied water tiger both belong to the water tiger in the genus P. The black-spotted water tiger has its obvious characteristics. Characteristics: There is a distinctive black pattern behind the gills. Other characteristics are basically the same as those of the red-bellied piranha, which is also a type of Amazon piranha. So how do we distinguish between black-spotted water tigers and red-bellied water tigers?
1. Appearance
As for the appearance difference between the two fish, everyone knows that the black spot is just as the name suggests, there is a black freckle on the back of the gills. When the fish are young, the two fish are very similar in shape, and they can be seen as they grow up. The red-bellied body is somewhat round and flat, while the black-bellied body is long and wide. If we can say that when comparing red belly and white pomfret, we can say look at the chin, then we can say that the black spotted chin is obviously bigger and wider than the red belly, just like the difference between red belly and white pomfret. Thicker. In terms of body color, the red belly of the upper body is dark red, while the black spots have a somewhat orange feel. The red belly of the upper body will turn blue and black as the body grows older, and the complexion will deepen. The black spots are different, but the complexion will become darker as they grow older. As for the eyes, the eyes of the black spots will not be red. It seems that the two kinds of fish have their own characteristics.
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It can be said that although red bellies and black spots are both piranhas, there are obvious differences in customs. If you look at them from a distance, When you can't see the freckle clearly, the appearance of the small red belly and the small black spot are similar. However, as long as you look at them for a while, most people can accurately tell which is a red belly and which is a black spot.
Red-bellied water tigers cover a large area and have strong aggregation characteristics. They are carnivorous fish and mainly catch food. Insects, worms and other fish. The life of the red-bellied piranha (certainly introduced) is divided into gregarious and solitary. The gregarious ones often live in several groups.Hundreds or thousands of them gather together, and the smallest number of them can be in groups of 6. They can simultaneously use vision, feeling and quick perception of water wave vibrations to find targets for attack. However, it has poor vision and relies on the common shape of the discus to identify similar species.
3. Eating
< p style="text-indent:2em;"> Generally speaking, black-spotted water tigers can eat creepers, poultry, dogs and CATFOOD and even cheese, but the amount of feeding should be It should not be too much. If you do this, the fat and protein in the food will bring unnecessary health problems to your piranha, such as obesity and reduced resistance to diseases and parasites. , and even endanger the life of the black-spotted water tiger. The typical diet of a red-bellied water tiger includes insects, worms, crustaceans and fish. The way of foraging differs at different stages of the life of all piranhas. Smaller fish will feed during the day, while larger fish will feed in the early morning, late afternoon and evening.Black spots eat a little more, but don’t expect that just having black spots will make all your red belly groups addicted. The blood killer bites everything he looks at, which is just the end of a wonderful idea. In fact, black spots are not that scary. Like red belly, they bite off the meat with their mouths. The difference is that red belly will not eat anything until it is full. I will check what food is in the tank again, but Black Spot likes to play like a dog catching a mouse. If something comes into the tank, he will look at it and bite the living thing to death. If he doesn't eat, he will often use his mouth to push it, but as long as When the red belly doesn't want to eat, the black belly won't interfere at all no matter how delicious it is. There is a feeling that if you feed the red belly and black spots for a period of time, all the fish will come up to eat. The situation is very exciting. Many fish are gathered together and you can’t tell which is the red belly and which is the black spot. Then after a short while, you will find that the red belly is not there. How to eat black spots but eat them all? The key lies in which one is more edible.
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