Koi fish stands for good luck. Why doesn't anyone eat it?

First, the historical origin of koi fish

In the Tang Dynasty, carp was regarded as a national fish and killing was prohibited.

Because the surname "Li" and "carp" in the Tang Dynasty are homonyms, and the legend of yue longmen, a carp, said that "every spring, a yellow carp goes upstream, and the winner turns into a dragon", the carp reached the peak of the fish.

2. Where is the most famous scenic spot for watching carp?

There are tens of thousands of carp in each fish pond in Huagang, West Lake, Hangzhou, which are gorgeous in color and spectacular.

Koi fish also believes in the Lord. He eats from close people and likes to hug. When his master leaves, he will put his head out of the water behind him and send it away. It's a simple and lovely "fish in his heart".

Third, the moral of koi fish

Koi fish is often called a good luck fish and a feng shui fish, which means that wishes come true.

Because it is very colorful in water, just like peony in water, it is also called noble fish.

It is precisely because of the rich and auspicious implication of koi fish that people always use koi fish as a symbol of good luck. So lucky people, people always say that koi fish is possessed!

In addition to good luck, koi fish is also regarded as a symbol of longevity, also known as "koi fish, the birthday fish, has an average age of 70 years, and koi fish, the oldest person in the records of the Rainbow Country, lived for 200 years.

China has a long sunshine time in the south, so koi fish grows exceptionally well. There was a super giant carp with a length of 150 cm and a weight of over 45 kg!

Fourth, how to choose koi fish?

1, koi fish's back is straight, the fish is balanced left and right, and his swimming posture is steady and correct.

Strong body, like swimming, no abnormalities on the body surface.

2, the shape and mouth of the cheek is correct, without skew, both ends are full and not sunken, and each eye should be symmetrical and complete.

3. Color is the most intuitive embodiment of koi fish. When choosing, those with bright, gorgeous stripes, clear edges and dazzling are the top grades, and the stripes can be selected according to personal preferences.

5. Can koi fish eat?

Koi fish, as a pet of human beings, some koi fish with unique patterns and valuable varieties are more expensive than a car, and few people think about it. Secondly, because its meat is loose, it not only has no umami taste of fish, but also has a heavier earthy smell than artificially raised carp, and its taste is not good, so no one will eat it again slowly.

In addition to its bad taste, as an ornamental fish, it also has hidden dangers in food safety. In order to make it look better and grow bigger and faster, breeders may add some hormones and artificial pigments to the feed.