The mussel is a bivalve shellfish with a long, thick shell and a pearly luster on the inside of the shell. The mussel is endangered in some places. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the mussel and how to keep it.
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The mussel is a bivalve mollusk that belongs to the family of mussels in the family Mytilidae. The habitat of the mussel is Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu in Japan. They are often found on sandy or pebbly bottoms in the middle reaches of rivers, but have also been found in lakes and swamps such as Lake Biwa.The mussel is a species that is endangered in some places. The mussel's shell is elongated and thick, and the inside of the shell is characterized by a pearly sheen. Many people keep cockles as a spawning ground for bitterlings.
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How to keep the rock mussel
The mussel is an easy species to keep if you know how to keep them. The lifespan of a mussel is approximately 10 to 15 years. Their body size is approximately 8 to 10 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly alkaline to neutral water quality, with a pH of 7.0 to 8.0. They can live in water temperatures between 10-25℃.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
First of all, it is important to note that mussels are bivalves. While alive, bivalve mollusks help stabilize water quality, but once they die, the water quality rapidly deteriorates. Therefore, when keeping a large number of bivalves, it is recommended to have a tank dedicated to bivalves. This is both a countermeasure in case they die and to create the optimal environment for each species, as the optimal environment for shellfish and the optimal environment for fish may differ.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep mussels want to breed them. However, there are very few examples of breeding in general breeding environments, and the level of difficulty is high.The small mussels that develop and hatch in the gills of a fertilized female individual are released into the water. The newly hatched shellfish are parasitic on the fish and grow in a safe place.
Points to keep in mind when keeping mussels
The mussel becomes a bivalve that lives on sandy or pebbly bottoms in the middle reaches of rivers. Some people keep them because they are used by bitterlings to spawn. The mussel is sensitive to water quality and other factors, so care may be required when keeping it.Some people are confused about whether to add bottom sand or bottom stone when keeping mussels. It is better to have bottom sand and bottom stone, but they are not necessary. If you do, make sure that the mussels are half covered by the sand and stones. If you are not sure whether or not to add bottom sand or bottom stone, do so if you want the mussels to live longer. This is because they live mostly on muddy bottoms in the wild. From the perspective of water changes and care, adding bottom sand and stones will take more time and effort. As for where to keep mussels, it is recommended to keep them outdoors rather than indoors. This is because mussels need sunlight to produce phytoplankton, which is their food source. Many mussels die of starvation due to low or no food, so be careful to create an environment where food is always available. It is also important to keep plants such as water plants and algae in the environment. If you are interested in mussels, we recommend that you visit a specialty store.
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