What can be unusual in the behavior of the most ordinary fish? The carp is known to everyone since childhood, and it was this fish that was for many the first fishing trophy. Good fertility and ubiquity – forcing many, is not very respectful of this fish. Although crucian carp is already a worthy opponent for any angler. Strength, endurance and ingenuity – this is what makes many people look for meetings with this fish.
The word “crucian” has a masculine gender, but there is still debate about whether there are crucians males. Indeed found many reservoirs where they live alone females. And they spawn together with other fish. Their spawn can be fertilized by a male carp, bream, tench or roach. Although the present fertilization still does not work, the caviar seems to be activated for development, as a result, only a small crucian carp of the female appears.
“Karasin paths” about this, not many people know. Continue reading →