Crucian carp do not grow very fast. The crucian carp we usually refer to are wild crucian carp. Wild wild crucian carp can grow to about 1.5 jin (0.75 kg), while artificially farmed crucian carp can grow to about 2 jin (1 kg).
What is the maximum weight a crucian carp can grow to?
Wild crucian carp can typically grow to about 1.5 jin (7.25 kg), while farmed crucian carp can grow to about 1-2 jin (5-1 kg). Some varieties , such as farmed crucian carp, can grow to 3-8 jin (1.5-4 kg), depending on factors such as their living environment. Generally speaking, wild crucian carp only grow to about 10 cm in length and weigh around 100 grams per year, growing significantly slower than farmed crucian carp.
What are some common varieties of crucian carp?
1. High-backed crucian carp
The high-backed crucian carp is the largest of the crucian carp. It is not an artificially bred variety and is named for its high back. It is characterized by its large size, fast growth, and rapid reproduction. A single individual can grow up to 3,000 grams and is not suitable for aquaculture in inland areas.
2. Engineering crucian carp
The engineered crucian carp, also known as Xiangyun crucian carp, is an artificially bred variety, a hybrid of crucian carp and common carp . It is infertile, grows extremely fast, easily exceeding 1 jin (500 grams), and grows 3-4 times faster than native crucian carp, but its meat quality is not as good.
3. Fangzheng Silver Carp
Fangzheng silver carp originated from Shuangfeng Reservoir in Fangzheng County, Heilongjiang Province. It is a very good silver carp variety. The back of the Fangzheng silver carp is blackish-gray, while the sides and belly of the fish are white. The largest individual can grow to 1.5 kg, but it usually weighs around 0.5-1 kg.
4. Crucian carp
The Pengze crucian carp, also known as the Pengze crucian carp, is an artificially bred variety of crucian carp. It has delicious flesh, a high meat yield, is rich in nutrients, has a plump body, and is easy to transport. Its growth rate is average, but faster than that of native crucian carp.
5. Japanese white crucian carp
Japanese white crucian carp is an introduced species of crucian carp to my country. This type of crucian carp originates from Lake Biwa in Japan and is a large species. Japanese white crucian carp are highly adaptable to their environment and can grow to a maximum size of about 2 kilograms.
