-MikeNo, they are not. Thankshave a small pond covered with algae and plants most of the year, Oregon’s permit process seems extensive, so I am wondering if anyone can estimate the total cost to introduce perhaps 3 triploid carp into this pond?
Keeping fish for research purposes is very different from “hobby” level fish keeping.
View Products. Before I contact my local fish and wildlife office. Can pick up if near by Or will receive by shipment.Hello Bill, I do not sell the grass carp, but you should get in touch with your local Division of Fish and Wildlife to get these type of fish. If you can get approved for grass carp ( you need a permit to keep them) then I’d say go for it. -MikeI sent you an email about grass carp and my lake in France.I’ve been struggling with an acre pond covered with duckweed for three years now. of All Carp Varieties. The Grass Carp is a very hearty fish and can be shipped very easily to most states. They have cleared it completely in the space of 3 months. HOA put grass eating carp in our ponds 3 years ago. It’s strange that we have never seen them before. There is nothing we can do about nutrients as we have no control over that.Hello Ahmad, thanks for reading the blog and commenting. ThanksHi Ross, thanks for checking out the blog.
The grass carp is a plant-eating fish that is native to China and Russia. Good luck and thanks for reading and commenting!I would like to buy 5 Grass Carp. Grass carp can help with aquatic weeds but may not help that much with aggressive water lily growth. I released ten grass carp in the pond in late March and have yet to see any activity. It is lined, but has a “river run”/sand gravel mixture on top of the liner about 3 inches thick. As far as improving water quality I do recommend aeration; however I would start with submerged aeration instead of the floating aerator; you will get much better results. My biggest problem is with pond weed growing in this natural bottom. At least not in my experience, they are somewhat shy. -MikeHow long do grass carp live, or how often should they be restocked? On a pond that size grass carp will not work for you. Thanks for reaching out! It has a lot of Canadian pond weed and grass, will grass carp eat Canadian pond weed. Be the first to review this product!
Is there someone we can call to try to identify what kind of fish they are. Bought tilapia last summer that did absolutely nothing and of course, died off at the first sign of cold weather. I’d be thinking more along the lines of muskrat activity or other type of animals that are living around the pond. You will find our staff to be professional, helpful and courteous. -MikeHello Jim. coz fish kill occur in the cages because of too much weed in lake especially water lilies. It’s 7.5 feet at it’s deepest. do grass carp eat water lilies? Alternatively the stocking information I was given may not have been correct. They did a fantastic job and true to nature went dormant for the winter—we now are having a lot of algae and grass growth that can be seen, but so far no carp to be seen—should we put some more carp in or be patient and let the weather warm a bit and see if they will “come and get it”!?! ?Two years ago, we reconstructed and expanded our pond, which is now about 1/4 acre round and about 14 feet in the middle. We have purchased chemicals but do not like using them with the coi and other fish. I show photos of the persnickety carp’s different behaviors including grazing the weeds on bottom. I assume one or two would be plenty.Hi Cynthia. After all, our family name and reputation are at stake.Sign up to get the latest news and promotions from Jones Fish. I was told by another that it would not be due to the spill way and depth of pond. I have bought several. Thanks for reaching out. Any thoughts as to improving water clarity? -MikeHello Ralph. -MikeLive in Noblesville, IN.
I am going to rake it out, but was also thinking of planting a few fish to help keep them from growing. Your comments appreciated.Hello Crystal, thanks for reaching out! I have 6 koi and some water lilies. I throw catfish food out just to see if anything comes up for a nibble, but all I’m getting are red-eared sliders. Fish Patties. I’ll need to go catch one in our lake to remember what the fins look like – being that this appears to be the definitive distinction – but it is getting late in the season to catch one. Early spring stocking is recommended, but grass carp can be stocked at any time between spring and fall. Purchase Grass Carp … Good luck! -MikeHi Mike, we put about 20 grass carp (probably too many I know but the people selling them were very persuasive) into a self contained spring fed pond here in the UK earlier this summer – incredible result! -MikeHi Scott, it would be hard to overstock because they are a regulated species and you will need a permit to keep them. You’d probably not need more than 2 carp, they are very effective. -MikeCattails are growing rapidly. I am not sure where you are located but, I’d give it a little more time before considering the addition on more grass carp. Used as a biological means of aquatic weed control in farm ponds and lakes. For large orders, truck delivery is available. (Google that shit!) -MikeCan you suggest a research that I can submit to my proffessor ?