As you know, there are many different types of fish. They all live in different conditions, look different, have their own characteristics in behavior. There is also such a category as pond fish. The article will discuss exactly these types of fish, about the purposes for which they are bred, and also what benefits they bring. Undoubtedly, pond fish species are always very popular, many people buy them for stocking various water bodies.
Pond fish: a short review
So, for starters, it's worth talking about the purposes for which such fish is usually purchased. These animals have long attracted the attention of man with their unusualness. After all, life in a reservoir is completely different conditions and habitat, which was not always clear to people.
The need for fish arises not only in the case of fishing, in addition, many people want to create a real pond on their site, in which underwater life would boil. It is in this case that pond fish are acquired. Such breeds of fish are needed precisely in order to create a natural environment in the reservoir. In general, these animals bring great benefits to the reservoir in which they live. It is worth considering in more detail all the advantages of stocking such reservoirs.
What are the benefits of these fish?
Undoubtedly, these fish species would not be so popular if they did not have so many advantages. The reservoir in which pond fish lives immediately becomes different. This is due to several reasons. Firstly, these animals are responsible for saturating the water with various substances, and in particular, maintaining the correct balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide, which is very important for the quality of water in any pond.
The second positive feature that pond fish have is that they clean up various decay products that exist in any natural reservoir. Thirdly, they significantly reduce the number of insects in the area of the reservoir.
There is another positive feature - when a fish appears in an artificial pond, it immediately begins to acquire the features of a natural one and looks much more pleasant. Thus, the main reasons why many people want to purchase these types of fish were considered.
About fish species
So, now it's worth moving on to the consideration of the representatives of this species themselves. Examples of pond fish are quite common even in nature, however, not everyone is familiar with them. There are a large number of breeds of these animals. When choosing them for your own reservoir, you need to focus onmany factors, since there are both more unpretentious fish and very fastidious.
The answer to the question of which fish are pond fish is quite extensive. Here you can list a huge list of breeds. The most popular of them are: colored ornamental crucians (there are a large number of varieties), silver carp, koi carps (the so-called brocade carps), grass carp, tench, common carp, sterlet, loach, rudd and some others that are less common. Photos of pond fish can be found in many reference books, as well as from organizations that breed and sell them. Now it’s worth talking about the most popular breeds separately and in more detail.
Koi
First, let's talk about such an interesting type of fish as koi. Its name has a more accurate translation, which sounds like "brocade carp". Hearing this name, many wonder if this fish is really so beautiful.
Undoubtedly, the carp of this breed boasts a very unusual color. In general, not all pond fish have bright colors. Species such as koi carp are bred with great difficulty. The real representative of this breed is only the individual that has passed 6 special selection selections. After passing such events, she is assigned the desired category. This fish first appeared in the 19th century.
Koi looks very interesting: its coloring can consist of several colors, depending on its variety. There are currently 14 color options.fish that fit the standard.
It is considered to be one of the most suitable fish for pond breeding as it has good vitality, interesting and colorful appearance and requires minimal maintenance. It is believed that koi can even recognize their owners and can be hand-fed.
White carp
The positive qualities of koi have been discussed above. However, these are far from all pond fish popular for breeding. The names of most of them were given at the beginning of the article, but now it is worth talking in more detail about such a breed as grass carp.
This fish also belongs to the carp family. White carp is a pond fish, is very popular, used for stocking artificial reservoirs. Sometimes it can reach a fairly decent size, there are individuals whose weight reached 40 kg. Their length is usually up to 120 centimeters. Fish fry grow up very quickly - this is another reason why grass carp is so popular among all other pond fish. Individuals feed on grass. However, if there is not enough vegetable food in the pond, then it is necessary to feed them with special food intended for pond fish.
Interestingly, breeding grass carp in the same reservoir with carp significantly increases the success of fish farming in the entire reservoir, since they eat different foods and, accordingly, are not competitors in terms of food.
Initially, grass carp appeared in various freshwater rivers, such as the Amur, Volga, Yenisei and others, but innow it is actively used as a pond fish.
Silver carp
Now it's worth talking about such a wonderful fish as silver carp. Some pond fish, names and detailed information about them have already been listed above. So, let's move on to considering the breed of silver carp. They also belong to the carp family and usually live in freshwater bodies of water. Individuals of this species got their name due to the special structure of the head, their forehead is much wider than that of representatives of other species. Silver carps in some cases reach large sizes. Their average weight is from 20 to 35 kg, the largest specimens reach a weight of 50 kg.
Many are wondering why silver carp are so often launched into artificial ponds. The answer is extremely simple - they are of great benefit to water bodies. The thing is that representatives of this genus help to significantly clean the reservoir. Their mouth is designed in such a way that they can filter the water, thereby making it clean and transparent.
Crucian carp
Another popular pond fish, which is often used for stocking artificial reservoirs, is crucian carp. The most commonly used colored decorative crucian carp. Oddly enough, this is one of the most popular fish for this purpose. Such popularity is due to the fact that crucians are very unpretentious and do not require special special care and living conditions. Unlike common carp, colored individuals look much more conspicuous. Its scales shimmer brightly in the sun, due tothis body of water looks especially beautiful.
There are individuals of different sizes, there are several varieties: small (their size is only 5-7 cm), medium (a little larger, from 13 to 15 cm), large (there are several types, the first - from 15 to 18 cm, and the largest - from 20 to 25 cm). Thus, it is possible to choose fish of the right size for your reservoir, which is very convenient. Best of all, these fish will feel a flock of 5 individuals.
Vyun
Another interesting representative of pond fish is loach. Individuals of this breed belong to the loach family. These are small fish, their usual length is from 15 to 18 cm. However, as elsewhere, there are larger specimens that grow up to 30 cm.
Vyun is a very frequent inhabitant of artificial reservoirs, because it has many advantages. The most important of them is that he is a real orderly, as he collects decay products in ponds, such as leftover food and rotten plants. Thus, the water does not turn green and has good transparency.
