Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Corydoras
Carassius auratus comparé à Corydoras paleatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Corydoras |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Carassius auratus | Corydoras paleatus |
| Ordre | Cypriniformes | Siluriformes |
| Famille | Cyprinidae | Callichthyidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Corydoras |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 45,0 cm | 7,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 2,0 kg | 0,005 kg |
| Couleur | Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow body with a metallic sheen across all scales; domesticated forms range from white, yellow, and red to black and calico bicolor combinations. | Pale olive-gray to greenish body with irregular dark olive to black marbled blotches and spots; a broad dark blotch at the dorsal fin base; belly is cream to white; fins spotted or barred. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Corydoras |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Brackish | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-20m | — |
| Aire de répartition | Originates from rivers and lakes of eastern China and possibly Korea; domesticated for over 1,000 years. Wild relatives inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish … | Native to the La Plata River system and coastal rivers of southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. Inhabits shallow streams, flooded meadows, and sandy-bottomed lagoons … |
| Habitat | Ponds, lakes, slow rivers across East Asia; introduced worldwide. Tolerates wide temperature range (10-30°C) and turbid water. Prefers shallow, vegetated areas with soft substrates. Domestic … | Rivers and streams of the Río de la Plata basin in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay). Inhabits clear-water streams over sandy and muddy bottoms. Active … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Corydoras |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 150 L | 40 L |
| Température | 10-24 | 22-26 |
| Plage de pH | 6.0-8.0 | 6.0-8.0 |
| Niveau d'entretien | Easy | Easy |
| Tempérament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) | Corydoras |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Oui | Non |
| Cote de combativité | — | — |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Not consumed — a classic ornamental aquarium and pond fish; its vivid color and hardy nature make it one of the world's most popular decorative species.
Corydoras
Not consumed — a small ornamental bottom-dwelling catfish beloved for its peaceful temperament and role as a substrate scavenger in community aquariums.
Species Overview
Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
The goldfish was one of the first fish to be domesticated, with selective breeding in China dating back over 1,000 years. Despite common misconceptions, goldfish can live 10-15 years with proper care and require far more space than a small bowl.
Corydoras
The peppered corydoras is a peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish native to South American rivers. It uses its barbels to sift through substrate for food and should be kept in groups of six or more. It can gulp atmospheric air in low-oxygen conditions.