Table 1.
Summary of the water quality parameters and husbandry routine in the facility.
| Water Quality Parameters and Husbandry Routine | |
|---|---|
| Air temperature | 24.0–28.0 °C |
| pH | 7.0–7.5 |
| Conductivity | 350–450 µS |
| NO2− | <0.06 mg/L |
| NO3− | <15–20 mg/L |
| NH3 (ammonia) | <0.05 mg/L |
| Fish feeding < 5 months | 3× daily |
| Fish feeding > 5 months | 2× daily |
| Tank cleaning larvae | <1 month—daily |
| Tank cleaning juvenile | >1 month—weekly |
| Tank cleaning >5 months (adults) |
weekly (clean and siphon), with half water volume change |
| Adult fish holding density | 10–12 fish/30 L |
| Light cycle | 13 h Light:11 h Dark |