Relatively undemanding in terms of the size and equipment of the water basin, easy to keep and as food with insects and Aquatic animals from the area satisfied, no wonder that the Moderlieschen in the garden pond are among the most popular fish species. Since they like to live in company, it is best to put eight to ten of them in your ornamental pond of the cute schooling fish, which then ensure the greatest possible freedom from mosquitoes around the shore will.
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Profile of the Moderlieschen
- Length: 8 to 12 cm;
- preferred environment: just below the water surface at approx. 18 to 20 ° C;
- wintering: possible directly in the pond;
- Appearance: blue-silver scales with a sleek figure;
- Nourishment: Mosquito larvae, Hippopotamuses, water fleas, algae;
- Additional feeding: possible with all commercially available types of fish feed;
- very adaptable even in small fish ponds;
Moderlieschen are frugal pool fish
Thus, the animals that prefer to live in swarms also feel very comfortable in smaller garden ponds that are not quite as clean. They like to stay in planted bank areas and are quite resistant to the occasional cold and freezing temperatures. Freeze completely the pond should not, however, as the oxygen supply to the animals is otherwise endangered.
Moderlieschen and animal welfare
As more and more naturally formed ponds are being drained in our environment, the spread of moderlies has decreased considerably in recent years. Although we still often find them nowadays at quarry ponds and floodpumps, they belong to the endangered and therefore protected animal species and are on the red list. Therefore it is better not to get the animals at the nearest village pond, but rather in one of the aquarium shops for around 2 euros.
Moderlieschen and their willingness to reproduce
Under optimal living conditions, the animals tend to reproduce quickly. Pond owners often report that a group of four to five animals can develop into a swarm of over 100 mildewed animals within a few months and without any action whatsoever.
Tips
In the case of rapidly growing stocks, please note that according to the Red List, releasing the Moderlieschen into local waters is not permitted. The settlement of natural predators such as perch, trout, birds and cats is more helpful.
