Cyprinidae

  • Bitterling

    General information Bitterling is a freshwater fish species that belongs to the family Cyprinidae. There are several species of bitterling, but most commonly kept in the aquarium hobby is the European bitterling (Rhodeus amarus) and the Chinese bitterling (Rhodeus ocellatus). They are small fish, usually not exceeding 5 cm (2 inches) in length, and have…

  • The Perfect Goldfish Tank

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    Goldfish are one of the most common pet fish around the world. They are excellent starter fish and quite easy to care for. Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a direct descendant of carp which means they are part of the Cyprinidae family.  It is important to know where goldfish came from if you want to replicate…