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What does the glass cat fish mean?

1, basic introduction of glass catfish

Glass catfish, also known as crooked mouth fish, is a kind of freshwater fish, which is native to rivers and lakes in Jiangxi, Fujian and other provinces of China.

Its slender figure, slightly flat head and upturned mouth, hence the name. The body color is transparent, and the structure of internal organs can be clearly seen, so it is called glass fish.

Glass catfish is a very popular ornamental fish, which is loved because of its transparent body color and unique body shape.

2. The significance of glass catfish in culture.

In China culture, the glass cat fish is endowed with many symbolic meanings, representing various wishes for good luck and a better life.

First of all, the glass catfish represents transparency and clarity. In the traditional culture of China, clarity and transparency represent purity and honesty, while glass catfish, as a representative of transparency, is endowed with the symbolic meaning of clarity and transparency in the traditional culture.

Secondly, the glass cat fish also represents good luck and good luck. Its head is tilted upward, which means good luck, and it also means being blessed, and good luck falls on individuals.

3. The application of glass catfish in interior design.

Because of its unique shape and transparent body, glass catfish is often used for interior design and decoration.

Glass catfish can be kept in a transparent fish tank and placed in the living room or study to increase the visual effect of the whole space and create a fresh, natural and comfortable feeling.

4. Culture technology of glass catfish

Similar to other fish farming, there are some specific skills to cultivate glass cat fish.

First of all, the glass catfish likes the environment with high water temperature and clear water quality, so it is necessary to keep the water temperature at around 24℃ and change the water quality regularly.

Secondly, as a small fish, glass catfish needs to pay attention to diet and feeding times. Generally speaking, it can be fed once a day, mainly with small bait.

Finally, we need to pay attention to the cooperation between the glass cat and the fish. When breeding, don't mix with fish that are too big or too small to avoid accidents.