Grass carp is an important economic fish and an important farmed fish, which is distributed in freshwater warm lakes, rivers, reservoirs and artificial water bodies. Grass carp Xi lively, tenacious temperament, like to inhabit the deeper parts of the water body, they are a very fast swimming fish. Grass carp is relatively a large order and tall fish, with thick scales on the body surface and thin and long gill rakers.
Grass carp are omnivorous fish that feed on plankton, aquatic plants, small crustaceans and benthic animals. The ideal habitat is a wide lake or deep reservoir, which is rich in nutrients and suitable for thriving, and where the current is high, it is also a good place for grass carp to thrive. In the process of foraging, grass carp mainly obtains food by filter feeding, which has relatively low water quality requirements.
The breeding season of grass carp generally occurs when the temperature is warmer in the season, and they usually choose areas with abundant aquatic weeds and slower currents for spawning. During breeding, males dig holes, find the best spots, and cruise around their spawning grounds to protect their undulating eggs and drive away other fish. The female leaves after laying her eggs, but the male guards the eggs for about a week to ensure that the eggs hatch safely.
Overall, grass carp is an adaptable fish that is able to survive and thrive in different waters. Nowadays, grass carp has also become one of the important farmed fish and has been widely developed. Protecting the water environment and keeping the water clean is an important way to protect grass carp and other aquatic organisms. Let's work together to protect the ecology of the water and let the grass carp thrive healthily.