What is Crucian Carp?

Crucian Carp is a species in the family cyrinidae , which is located in European and Asian freshwater lakes and rivers. With a typical weight of approximately 3 pounds (1.3 kilograms), Crucian is considered a medium -sized carp. The color of this carp is generally gold with green back and red fin, but the shape can be very different between lean and tilting perfectly. This particular species is commonly bred and consumed in Asia and Russia and is a popular role for European sports fishermen. The chicose carp is sometimes also held in ponds or aquariums such as pets or ornamental fish. These fish consume algae and other aquatic plants in addition to small Wheels and other bivalves. The crucian carp has no stomach or teeth and chews food with rake Gill against the chewing plate.urvival, although it was deprived of oxygen of the Moon at a time. The species begins to store glycogen, energy source, because water temperatures begin to cool down with the onset of winter. The structure of the gills of carp also changes in a way that increases oxygen absorption. CapableOst Cruciana survive without oxygen during the winter months attracted the attention of many scientists who hope to use this knowledge to cure oxygen starvation that can kill people.

This kind of carp is a somewhat common ingredient in Chinese cooking. Since Crucian Carp is easy to maintain and relatively cheap, it is commonly fried and served as an input. It is also steamed, marinated in vinegar or added to tofu soup.

In Russia, Crucian is baked in sour cream traditional food. By baking carp in sour cream, the meat retains its moisture. Fish often filled with dill and onion before baking. Crucian Carp is a bone but low fat content.

Sports Fisherman in Europe often catches Crucian Carp in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes. Typical equipment are sticks, reels and Crucian Carp. Hooks are bait and left to sit along the bottom until the carp bite. The bait can be purchased as a dry powder and mixed with water to form a paste, but snails can also be used.

Although this species is not widely available for purchase, because other species like KOI are more popular, Crucian Carp is sometimes found in freshwater aquariums and decorative garden ponds. It is considered a relative of common goldfish, even though it lacks the same intense gold color.