Adult crucian carp is mainly plant food. Because plant feed is rich in water, there are many edible varieties and a wide range. The stems, leaves, buds and fruits of vascular weeds are the favorite food of crucian carp, and they are also widely cultivated in Songhua River wild and ponds, with rich nutrition. Diatoms and some algae are also the food of crucian carp, as well as shrimp, earthworms, young snails, insects and so on.

Crucian carp is the fattest meat. Deeply loved by the people. Crucian carp is highly adaptable, and can survive in deep or shallow water, running water or still water. Even in strongly alkaline waters with pH=9, Dali Lake with salinity as high as 4.5% can still grow and reproduce.

Crucian carp is tender and delicious, and is rich in high-quality protein, fat, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, unsaturated fatty acids and collagen. Regular consumption of crucian carp can improve resistance, prolong life, improve eyesight, lose weight and beautify. Crucian carp, pig's trotters and medulla tetrapanacis were used to make crucian carp prolactin soup for parturient.

Carassius auratus is widely distributed all over the country (except the western plateau), inhabiting lakes, rivers, canals and swamps, especially shallow lakes and ponds where aquatic plants are flourishing. It has strong reproductive ability and is a fish with strong adaptability. It is also an excellent cultured fish and economic fish in China. The waters all over the country are produced all the year round.

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