How to feed giant salamanders: Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and scientific feeding guide
The giant salamander (scientific name: giant salamander) is a rare amphibian unique to China. In recent years, it has become a new favorite in the pet market due to its unique appearance and ecological value. This article combines the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific breeding methods to help you easily raise salamanders.
1. Hotspot data related to giant salamander on the entire network in the past 10 days
| hot topics | Discussion popularity | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| The legality of raising giant salamanders at home | 850,000+ | Distinguish between artificially bred individuals and wild species |
| New technology for water quality control | 620,000+ | Intelligent filtration system application |
| Improved larval survival rate | 470,000+ | Temperature gradient setting plan |
| Feed ratio controversy | 390,000+ | Live bait vs. artificial feed |
2. Key points for building a breeding environment
1.Water body requirements: The water temperature needs to be maintained at 15-22°C, the pH value is 6.5-7.5, and the dissolved oxygen is ≥5mg/L. It is recommended to use an aquarium with a length of more than 1.2m and a water depth of no more than 30cm.
2.Masking settings: Rock caves or PVC pipes must be provided to meet their habit of staying up during the day and emerging at night. The recently discussed 3D printed ecological nest can improve the sense of security by 35%.
3.Filtration system: It is recommended to use an external filter bucket + UV germicidal lamp combination and change 1/3 of the water every week. The latest monitoring data shows that this configuration can reduce the incidence of saprolegnia by 90%.
| Device type | Recommended brands | average daily power consumption |
|---|---|---|
| thermostat | EHEIM 300W | 0.8 degrees |
| filter | Chuangxing CF1200 | 1.2 degrees |
| oxygen pump | Hailey V10 | 0.5 degrees |
3. Core skills of feeding and management
1.Feeding plan: Larvae are fed daily and adults are fed once every 2-3 days. Popular discussions point out that the combination of crayfish (claws removed) and loach can increase the weight gain rate by 40%.
2.health monitoring: The secretion of mucus on the body surface needs to be checked regularly. The latest breeding report shows that weekly salt baths (3% concentration, 5 minutes) can effectively prevent parasites.
3.Breeding points: Adult individuals need to cool down to 10℃ in winter to induce estrus. Recent groundbreaking research has found that LED moonlight simulation can increase spawning success rate by 75%.
| growth stage | suitable temperature | Recommended feed |
|---|---|---|
| Larvae (<10cm) | 20-22℃ | Redworms/Waterworms |
| Sub-adult (10-30cm) | 18-20℃ | Shrimp/fish mince |
| Adult (>30cm) | 15-18℃ | Whole small fish/frog |
4. Legal and ethical considerations
1. It is necessary to confirm that the purchasing channel has an "Artificial Breeding License". Recently, illegal trading cases have been investigated and punished in many places, with the maximum fine reaching 500,000 yuan.
2. It is recommended to implant a pet chip for individual identification. The latest revision of the Wildlife Protection Law requires the registration and filing of all artificially bred individuals.
3. Avoid inbreeding. Genetic testing shows that artificial populations need to maintain more than 30% genetic diversity.
Through scientific breeding, the life span of giant salamander can reach more than 50 years. Please remember that they are not only pets but also endangered species that need to be protected. Participate in artificial breeding reasonably and jointly protect this precious natural heritage.
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