Kite fish

Kite fish

Today we are going to talk about a fish known by different common names. It is about the comet fish. It is also known as golden carp and golden carp. Its scientific name is Carassius auratus and belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is very popular with everyone since it is one of the species that most frequents aquariums.

Do you want to know everything related to one of the most famous fish in the aquarium world?

Comet fish characteristics

goldfish

This fish is compared on numerous occasions with other aquarium fish. Its size is quite smaller than the rest and even if we compare it with other specimens of the same family. It can be said that the size varies depending on the conditions in which it lives and the type of diet it has. However, in general, its size it is less than 10 centimeters. The ideal weight for these fish is half a pound.

It has a pair of pectoral fins and another two ventral ones. However, it only has one anal fin. The tail fin is considered very simple if we compare it to other fish. It is quite wide.

As for its color, it does not usually present spots of different colors, but it has a uniform color throughout the body. Their skin tone is usually black (similar to the tone of the telescope fish), red, orange and white. Although they generally have a single color throughout the body, there are also some specimens of the same family that have two shades. They still keep the same colors mentioned.

A rather curious aspect that makes this fish very special is that the tonality of its color it can vary with your diet. That is, depending on the type of diet you are eating, it can have different colors and different intensities.

Although this animal has different colors or even a combination of all of them, it is very recognizable for its famous golden color.

Goldfish feeding

Carassius auratus in white color

In their natural state these fish are omnivores. They can find their food in both live prey and plants. If you keep it in an aquarium, it is important to control the food you eat, since it has no control of its own. Cometfish do not know how much food they have eaten and, if they eat too much, they could have health problems (it could even cause their death).

Although their diet is omnivorous and quite varied, these animals prefer to eat larvae in most cases. They also frequently make it from plankton, seaweed and some small eggs of other species. de peces.

Aquarium feeding

Set de peces golden in aquarium

If you have the fish as a pet in an aquarium, you have to watch what it eats well. To know the appropriate portion that you should provide, you must apply the three minute rule. This rule consists of seeing how much food the fish is capable of ingesting in three minutes. When he has done this, you will know that this is the amount of food you should give him. If you give him more food, it could lead to health problems, since he does not have the concept of "feeling full." If we consider the three minute rule, it will suffice to feed the fish only twice a week. Since he does not have much physical activity in the fish tank, by feeding him twice a week for three minutes, he will be able to have his basic needs covered.

If you find that during the three minutes the fish eats relatively little, add some edible plants or vegetables to their environment or "natural" habitat so that they have some reserves in case of emergency.

The ideal food for this fish is bought in specialized fish stores. Is about dehydrated food. You can also add some dried larvae to it.

Behavior

kite fish with mixed colors

The comet fish is considered a very docile fish in captivity, so it will not attack other fish. On the contrary, it is capable of supporting all the problems that living in an environment far from its natural environment entails.

For the goldfish to behave correctly, it is important to keep all the aquarium parameters working well. If you always keep your needs fully covered, you are capable of living for about 30 years.

Although there are other species in the fish tank de peces, will not present aggressive attitude. It is not a territorial fish. It should be noted that they are good swimming fish and it is advisable that the aquarium be larger so that it can fulfill its swimming skills.

Goldfish are advised to be accompanied by other fish of the same species to avoid disorienting other fish with their swimming speed or stealing their food. It is recommended to cover the aquarium from the top to prevent it from leaping away.

Kitefish Care and Requirements

Ideal tank conditions

As mentioned before, it is important to keep an aquarium of a considerable size for you to exercise your swimming skills. The right volume of the fish tank is at 57 liters. Each time you want to add another specimen of kite fish, you will have to add another 37 liters to the tank. As the years go by, the fish needs more size in the tank.

Another important aspect is to keep the aquarium well oxygenated and clean. Regarding the ideal temperature, because it develops in temperate habitats, approaches 16 degrees. In this way you will not suffer when leaving your natural environment. If the temperature is not right, the fish could get sick and even die.

It is advisable not to exceed the amount much de peces in the same aquarium even if they are docile, nor leave them alone.

Reproduction

Goldfish reach sexual maturity upon reaching the year of life approximately. They do not usually present problems in captivity for their reproduction as long as they keep clean water and enough food.

When they are in ideal conditions, the male follows the female to initiate mating. The females are pushed towards the aquatic plants and release the eggs. You can tell that the male is sexually active with the naked eye. You should only observe some white spots that the animal develops on its gills and pectoral fins.

The female is capable of placing between 300 and 2000 eggs per spawning. The eggs hatch after 48-72 hours. The highest quality spawning occurs during spring with warmer temperatures.

As you can see, this fish is one of the most abundant in the aquarium world and they are very easy to care for.


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  1.   Nancy mabel miraglia said

    Hello. I have large sized snails (8cm) and they gave me another one of the same much smaller species (2cm). Can they live in the same fish tank?

    1.    Daniel said

      Hello, I have one that is 8 months old and I have it with other smaller fish. A few days ago I got up and he was alone in the fish tank, I put other small fish on him and he was alone again. Could it be that he has eaten them? Thanks

  2.   Jose said

    I have kites in a pond and the older ones are 3 years old and measure from 20 to 25 centimeters and if they don't get kicked, they will quickly eat them.

  3.   Jose said

    I have kites in a pond and the oldest ones are 3 years old and measure 20 to 25 centimeters and if they don't get kicked, they'll quickly eat them. In winter they can reach 4 degrees and even less and in summer they can reach 27. In winter they eat little and in summer quite a bit, I give them lumbriz d earth, I think of crushed dog and bread