Goldfish or carp is a freshwater fish that has important economic value and is widespread in Indonesia. Carp were brought to Indonesia in 1920 by China, Europe, Taiwan, and Japan. Besides being kept as ornamental fish, but there are also those who consume it as a delicious meal.

Carp as a consumed fish is divided into two groups, namely the full-scaled carp race and the slightly scaled carp race. The full-scaled carp breed group is a carp breed that has normal scales, arranged regularly and covering the entire body. The carp races included in this group are majalayan carp, punten carp, lady's carp, and red carp or goldfish.

The least scaly carp race is the mirror carp, which farmers in the Tabanan area call the elephant carp. For the ornamental carp breeds, some of them are kumpay carp, glass carp, red carp and koi carp.

Morphologically, carps have a slightly elongated body shape and flatten upright. The mouth is located at the center end and can be reflected. In general, almost the entire body of carps is covered with scales and only a small part of the body is not covered with scales. Carp scales are relatively large and are classified in the type of cycloid scales in green, blue, red, golden yellow or a combination of these colors according to the race.

Carp like to live in fresh waters where the water is not too deep and the flow is not too fast, such as the banks of rivers or lakes. Goldfish can live well in areas with an altitude of 150-600 meters above sea level and at temperatures of 25-30 degrees Celsius.

Goldfish are classified as omnivores, which are fish that can prey on various types of food, both from plants and microbes. However, its main food is plants and animals found at the bottom and edges of the waters.

For the price of per kilo consumption carp can reach more than Rp 100,000, - for those that are still alive. Fresh carp for consumption, one tail can cost Rp 45,000. For fish maw carp can be sold at a price of Rp 750 thousand for all sizes. So it is different from other fish that are priced per gram.

For carp fish maw, the price is quite stable in the market and does not change significantly. If you are looking for a price that is not too high, this goldfish or carp fish maw could be your choice.