{"product_id":"rotfeder","title":"Common rudd up to 10cm","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we do not ship fish by post. \u003cstrong\u003eAll fish must be collected from us in Oberweningen.\u003c\/strong\u003e We will pack the fish professionally for you and ensure sufficient oxygenation. This means that even longer transports can be handled without any problems. Our staff will also be happy to advise you on transport and the correct placement of the fish in your pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe common rudd, also known as rötel or röteli, is a native small fish species belonging to the carp family. They are found in Europe from the Urals to the Pyrenees. Rudd can also tolerate a relatively high concentration of salt in the water and are therefore often found in brackish water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudd are deep-bodied and laterally flattened. The back and top of the head are brown to grey-green, the sides are lighter and golden to brass-coloured. As the name suggests, the most typical feature of the rudd is its almost blood-red coloured ventral, anal, and dorsal fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn average, rudd grow to between 20 - 30cm and weigh 250 - 300g. There are exceptional specimens of 50cm and up to 2 kg. Under optimal conditions, rudd can live for up to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudd are often confused with roach, and various hybrid forms also exist, as the animals can interbreed due to their similar genetics. They can be distinguished by the shape of their mouth: the rudd has an upturned mouth, while the roach has a terminal mouth. The eye colour can also be used to distinguish the animals. The iris of the rudd is yellow to orange, while that of the roach is red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRudd prefer to feed on algae and aquatic plants, and occasionally on small organisms in the bank area. In domestic garden ponds, we feed the animals with special mini-pellets, which they readily accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are schooling fish that prefer to live in still or slow-flowing waters with muddy bottoms. Here they prefer to swim in the overgrown, shallower areas and reed fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudd are robust and adaptable fish that are rarely ill and do not have high demands on oxygen saturation or elevated water temperatures. Therefore, they are excellently suited for stocking in biotopes or smaller garden ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudd become sexually mature from the age of 2 - 3 years. Their spawning season is between April and July at water temperatures of 18 degrees and above. During this phase, the animals seek out the shallow and overgrown bank areas and lay their eggs on the aquatic plants there. Since rudd often spawn with other carp-like fish, cross-breeding of species can occur, leading to the formation of so-called hybrid forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are peaceful and social, so they can easily be kept with other carp-like fish. However, rudd are rather timid and react sensitively to changes in the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood water values are a prerequisite for keeping rudd, so a filter system is essential for the well-being of the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperatures and Wintering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRudd are native cold-water fish and can cope with a wide variety of conditions. They can tolerate temperatures between 4 - 28 °C well. Wintering in our domestic garden ponds is therefore not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarp, Cyprinidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScardinius erythrophtalmus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOccurrence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope from the Urals to the Pyrenees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 - 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 - 28° C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful and social, rather timid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlants, small organisms, mini-pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mein Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56278154838360,"sku":"511.150","price":7.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1197\/1160\/files\/Rotfeder.jpg?v=1764083850","url":"https:\/\/shop.teichprofi.ch\/en\/products\/rotfeder","provider":"Teichprofi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}