1. Fishy fact file No.1 The Happy Carp Fish anatomy
Also called Mud carp Cyprinus snodgrass
Country of origin: Oz Habitat: Weedy rivers with muddy substrate. Likes deep water Size: To 99cm Preferred water conditions: ph7 still or slow-moving. Behaviour: Slow swimming, shoaling fish with a big appetite; hard to see because of natural camouflage. Eats: Worms, insects, fish eggs. Similar species: The Miserable carp Cyprinus saddo The Kipper carp Cyprinus smokii
Happy carp
Cyprinus snodgrass
Fish anatomy
Fish have a number of anatomical features that help them to live in water.
Scales:
Lateral line:
Swimbladder:
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The basics of habitat (M1)
The physical features of
fish in general. (P1)
Diagram.
Lateral line
Gill cover
Dorsal fin
Caudal fin
Pectoral fin
Pelvic fin
Anal fin

2. This is for P2. Breeding the Happy carp A Happy carp spawning tank
Female
Breeding the Happy carp
You will need:
How to condition your breeding stock:
Feeding:
Water conditions:
Getting the fish to spawn:
Raising the fry:
Etc.
Male
This is for P2.
A Happy carp spawning tank
The substrate should be fine gravel or sand
The Happy carp is hard to sex so put several well-conditioned fish in the tank
Use a spawning mop made with green wool on a cork
The aquarium should be 45cm deep by 90cm long
Use a gentle filter
Plant the breeding tank heavily

3. This is for D1 –remember “advantages and disadvantages”
How other fish breed
Livebearers
Blah blah blah
Mouthbrooders
Blah blah blah
This is for D1 –remember “advantages and disadvantages”