{"product_id":"spiegelkarpfen-ca-40-45cm","title":"Mirror carp approx. 40-45cm","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we do not ship fish by mail. All fish must be collected from us in Oberweningen. We will expertly pack the fish for you and ensure adequate oxygenation. This means that even longer transports can be handled without problems. Our staff will also be happy to inform you about transportation and the correct introduction of the fish into your pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin and Appearance\u003cbr\u003e\nThe carp is probably one of the most well-known European fish species. The wild form originally comes from Asia and was brought to Europe by the Romans. Today, they are widespread throughout Europe, with the exception of Scandinavia. Due to their easy keeping and relatively fast growth, they were already a popular food fish back then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarp prefer warm, still, or slightly flowing waters with dense vegetation and soft substrate. They can be found in all types of waters. They inhabit ponds, gravel pits, rivers, large natural lakes, and even brackish water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wild form is now rarely found. Carp breeding and the resulting forms are now the dominant carp forms due to stocking measures. Different subspecies are distinguished based on the carp's scaling: common carp (fully scaled); linear carp (few but large scales along the lateral line); mirror carp (few but large scales on the back); leather carp (scaleless).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Information \"Mirror Carp\"\u003cbr\u003e\nCare and Feeding\u003cbr\u003e\nCarp are robust and adaptable fish that rarely get sick. Their peaceful and sociable nature allows for problem-free cohabitation with other carp-like pond fish. Carp are schooling fish and should not be kept alone. For smaller animals, we recommend a group of 5 or more; larger fish can be kept in groups of 3 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarp are typical omnivores. However, they mainly feed on small organisms, but also on insect larvae or worms, and rarely on plant matter. In garden ponds, we feed carp with sinking pellets, as they primarily take their food from the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarp reach sexual maturity at 3-5 years of age. Spawning season for carp occurs depending on the region, from April to June, when water temperatures reach 20 degrees Celsius. During this time, the male develops a so-called spawning rash, which appears as white spots on the gill covers or pectoral fins. For spawning, carp move to the shallow regions of their waters. There, the male fish begin to chase the females. The male nudges the female's flanks with its mouth, stimulating egg-laying. Afterwards, the roe is fertilized by the male. A female carp can lay up to 1,500,000 eggs, depending on her weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood water quality is a prerequisite for keeping carp, so a filter system and oxygenation are essential for the well-being of the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Temperatures and Wintering\u003cbr\u003e\nCarp are native cold-water fish and can cope with a wide variety of conditions. They can tolerate temperatures between 4 and 28 °C well. Therefore, overwintering in our domestic garden ponds is not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Cyprinidae\u003cbr\u003e\nScientific Name Cyprinus carpio\u003cbr\u003e\nOccurrence Originally from Asia, now almost throughout Europe\u003cbr\u003e\nSize 40 – 120 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWater Temperature 4 – 28° C, overwintering outdoors possible with sufficient pond depth\u003cbr\u003e\nTemperament Peaceful and sociable\u003cbr\u003e\nDiet Omnivore, small organisms, plants, sinking pellets\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mein Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56278273786200,"sku":"SP30-35-1","price":43.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1197\/1160\/files\/SPIEGELKARPFEN_ccexpress_67fa10b1-4b44-445b-9a00-96648884e7c2.png?v=1764084838","url":"https:\/\/shop.teichprofi.ch\/en\/products\/spiegelkarpfen-ca-40-45cm","provider":"Teichprofi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}