CYPRINIDS - Gold Fish and Carps
Cyprinids are favorite fish for both beginners and experts, and are easily spotted because they have only one top fin! Cyprinid fish make very attractive, hardy aquarium fish. They are usually some of the first types of fish kept by beginning aquarists. But these popular fish grace the tanks of many long time fish keepers as well.
They are members of the Cyprinidae family, also commonly called the carp family or the minnow family. This is a large family of freshwater fish containing many of the carp-like fishes and minnow types. They can be found throughout Asia, most of Africa, Europe, and North America. The only place they are not to be found is South America and Australia. They come in all sizes from giant game fish to numerous small species less than 2 inches (5 cm).
Included in the Cyprinidae family are well-known aquarium favorites such as barbs, danios, Denisonii, rasboras, and various freshwater sharks (red tail black Shark, Rainbow Shark).
Note: - Tiger Shark (Pangassius sutchi) is not a cyprinid. It comes under Catfish family.
One of the best fish in this group for algae control is the Chinese Algae Eater.
All varieties of Goldfish and Koi are also part of the Cyprinid family.
Many Cyprinids make great fish for the beginning aquarist. They are undemanding and easy to care for. They can do well in most water conditions, though they will usually prefer soft, slightly acidic water. They do like their environment kept clean, so will need regular partial water changes. If kept in a school they will usually swim out in the open. Bright lighting and distractions outside of the tank will not be a big concern, unless it is feeding time, and then they will be excited!
They are members of the Cyprinidae family, also commonly called the carp family or the minnow family. This is a large family of freshwater fish containing many of the carp-like fishes and minnow types. They can be found throughout Asia, most of Africa, Europe, and North America. The only place they are not to be found is South America and Australia. They come in all sizes from giant game fish to numerous small species less than 2 inches (5 cm).
Included in the Cyprinidae family are well-known aquarium favorites such as barbs, danios, Denisonii, rasboras, and various freshwater sharks (red tail black Shark, Rainbow Shark).
Note: - Tiger Shark (Pangassius sutchi) is not a cyprinid. It comes under Catfish family.
One of the best fish in this group for algae control is the Chinese Algae Eater.
All varieties of Goldfish and Koi are also part of the Cyprinid family.
Many Cyprinids make great fish for the beginning aquarist. They are undemanding and easy to care for. They can do well in most water conditions, though they will usually prefer soft, slightly acidic water. They do like their environment kept clean, so will need regular partial water changes. If kept in a school they will usually swim out in the open. Bright lighting and distractions outside of the tank will not be a big concern, unless it is feeding time, and then they will be excited!