The first kind: carp
Carp is the most popular mascot in China. Carp yue longmen-metaphor for promoting to a higher position and making a fortune. It is also a metaphor for going upstream and striving for progress. Therefore, most families will choose carp as the fish for the New Year's Eve, which symbolizes more than one year.
The second kind: crucian carp
There is also the custom of eating crucian carp in many places, which is homophonic with "Ji". Eating crucian carp and crucian carp together in the New Year will bring good luck. There is a folk saying that "fish make a fire", but crucian carp is an exception.
The third kind: silver carp
Eating silver carp in the New Year is homophonic with "Lian", and eating silver carp in the New Year means more than a year.
The fourth species: Wuchang fish
Wuchang fish symbolizes prosperity.
The fifth kind: Duobao fish
Treasure fish symbolizes making a fortune.
Sixth species: soft-shelled turtle
Turtle soup symbolizes endless life.