Category: Carp(Rasbora etc)

1. Introduction 【Child】Professor, have you ever read “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” by Jules Verne? I’ve just started, and it made me wonder if there was an unusual and mysterious little fish that can reside in an aquarium like our own miniature underwater world? 【Professor】Ah, a fantastic piece of literature, my young friend! Your…

【Child】: Ah, Professor, look at this sparkling little star that has just swum into view! Is this a celestial being mentioned in Dante’s Divine Comedy? Or perhaps a character from Shakespeare’s ornate pages? 【Professor】: Haha, not quite, my young poetic aficionado. This little celestial being you’re looking at is actually an Orange Glitter Danio. A…

1. Introduction 【Child】Do you know about Entsui, Professor? They remind me of a beautiful Haiku poem, gently swaying amidst still waters. 【Professor】Ah, Entsui, also known as the Threadfin Rainbowfish. They are splendid creatures, indeed! In this article, we will explore the many facets of this fascinating fish, from its distinct characteristics to husbandry requirements, behavior,…

Child: Professor, I was reading the Iliad and saw that the Greek goddess Artemis loved creatures of the forest and the hunt. It reminded me of a fish named after a city from that region – the Odessa Barb! Can you enlighten me about their mythological lore, or are they just mere mortals? Professor: You…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, I’ve stumbled upon a character from Lewis Carroll’s marvelous creation – the White Albino Sumatra! Might you reveal some secrets about this surreal fish? 【Professor】: Ah, my curious friend, you certainly have a taste for the peculiar! The Albino Sumatra is not from Wonderland, but rather a unique variety of the…

1. Introduction Child: I recently stumbled upon an ivory-colored fish at the pet store that reminded me of Moby Dick, the great white whale! Can you tell me more about this elusive creature? Professor: Ah, you must be referring to the Albino Rainbow Shark! It is indeed a fascinating fish, and while not as large…

【Child】 Professor, do you remember when we were reading Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? Those vivid images of shining water snakes made me think about fish with colorful fins. I am wondering if a fish called “redfin” exists, and if it has anything to do with our literary experience. Can you…