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Carp – Fishy Survivor

Carp - Fishy Survivor

Carp – Fishy Survivor

Carp is the name of several fish in the carp family. One of the best-known carp is the common carp. The common carp is a fish that lives along the muddy bottoms of ponds, lakes, and rivers. It swallows plants, insects and fish eggs. It was first found in Asia but was later taken into Europe and North America. Sometimes carp can live 100 years and grow to weigh 35 kilograms or more. Goldfish and minnows also belong to the carp family.
The carp has a blunt nose and a small thick-lipped mouth. Most types of carp have feelers, called barbels, at the corners of the mouth. The barbels help the carp find food in dark, muddy water. Their food is mostly obtained by probing in the bottom mud of their aquatic habitat.

The scale carp has large scales all over its wide heavy body. Its back is olive green, its sides are gold-colored, and its belly is bright yellow. The mirror carp has only three or four rows of huge scales along its sides. The leather carp is almost without scales, but it has a very thick skin.
Carp can thrive even in dirty water and can also survive in very warm and very cold water.

A pond with koi carps in a Japanese garden

A pond with koi carps in a Japanese garden


In Asia and Europe carp are often raised in ponds because it is possible to grow many fish in a small amount of water. Koi is popular in backyard and garden ponds.
Carp live alone or in small groups. Female carp lay thousands of eggs each year. The eggs hatch within several days, and the baby carp grow quickly.
In their natural environment, carp are thought to live for as many as 15 years.
Carp for the Japanese is a symbol of prosperity, longevity, wisdom and courage, some kind of inner strength. For the Japanese watching carp in the water is a whole contemplative ritual, similar to meditation. Carp is very hardy, which made him a symbol of samurai power.
In feng shui carp is a sacred fish, a symbol of luck and spiritual achievements.

Carp – Fishy Survivor

Attractive carp

Attractive carp

Awesome carp

Awesome carp

Beautiful carp

Beautiful carp

Charming carp

Charming carp

Colorful fish are like real gems

Colorful fish are like real gems

Common carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio carpio

Cyprinus carpio carpio

Gorgeous carp

Gorgeous carp

Leather carp

Leather carp

Pretty carp

Pretty carp

Gorgeous koi

Gorgeous koi

Koi often swim in Japanese garden of stones

Koi often swim in Japanese garden of stones

Carp in art

Wonderful koi

Wonderful koi

Stunning koi

Stunning koi

Pretty koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Pretty koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Majestic koi. Terry Gilecki

Majestic koi. Terry Gilecki

Magnificent koi

Magnificent koi

Lovely koi

Lovely koi

Interesting koi

Interesting koi

Great koi

Great koi

Graceful koi

Graceful koi

Cute koi

Cute koi

Charming koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Charming koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Beautiful koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Beautiful koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Awesome koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Awesome koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Attractive koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Attractive koi. Artist Terry Gilecki

Amazing koi

Amazing koi

Carp turns into a dragon

Carp turns into a dragon

Carps jump out of the water, coming through the Dragon Gate

Carps jump out of the water, coming through the Dragon Gate

Chinese koi, silver, enamel

Chinese koi, silver, enamel

Hairpin Royal Koi fish in algae, China, Qing dynasty

Hairpin Royal Koi fish in algae, China, Qing dynasty

Kinko riding a giant carp, ceramics of Satsuma province, Meiji period, 1870-1880

Kinko riding a giant carp, ceramics of Satsuma province, Meiji period, 1870-1880

Koi bracelets, gold, enamel, more than 100 Swarovski crystals, handmade. A symbol of luck and perseverance. Hearts & Hands of Artisans

Koi bracelets, gold, enamel, more than 100 Swarovski crystals, handmade. A symbol of luck and perseverance. Hearts & Hands of Artisans

Nagoya carp is a symbol of Nagoya, Japan

Nagoya carp is a symbol of Nagoya, Japan

Netsuke of a Carp

Netsuke of a Carp

Saucer with floating koi carp

Saucer with floating koi carp

Silver bracelet koi carp. Bikerringshop

Silver bracelet koi carp. Bikerringshop

The gold watch in the form of carp koi, Jewelry House Van Cleef & Arpels

The gold watch in the form of carp koi, Jewelry House Van Cleef & Arpels

The old man Qin-Gao sails on the carp

The old man Qin-Gao sails on the carp

Money carp bringing wealth

Money carp bringing wealth