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Fishy fact file No.1 The Happy Carp Fish anatomy

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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: ????????: 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”


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