Family: Cyprinidae
Deepbodied Crucian Carp — a Cyprinidae from Japan (introduced to China), mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 36–52.8 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 18–26 °C.
Carassius cuvieri, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Japan (introduced to China), where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 36–52.8 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Carassius species in our database include Carassius auratus, Carassius langsdorfii.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful community fish; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Full size is 36–52.8 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful community fish. Recommended tankmates: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Avoid Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to Japan (introduced to China), where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.