Carp

The colour of a carp is generally governed by pigment cells in the skin of the fish. These are called chromatophores and most are black… Read More »Why Are Some Carp Darker Than Others?

They can be caught in all depths of water from a foot to 30 feet or more. Carp usually patrol the margin areas early morning… Read More »How Deep Do Carp Live?

The main reason carp jump is to clear debris from their gills. When foraging for food, carp gulp sediment from the bottom and filter out… Read More »What Does It Mean When Carp Jump Out The Water?

Carp tend to stay in murky water, and they’re likely to spook easily when the water is clear. These fish also prefer warmer waters, so… Read More »Where Do Carp Hang Out In Ponds?

The best place to see them will be at the docks of any marina. If the water is a little murky, look for little ripples… Read More »How Do You Tell If A Pond Has Carp In It?

Grass carp will eat algae if preferred plants are not available, but this is not a recommended control strategy. More details on grass carp are… Read More »Do Grass Carp Eat Algae In A Pond?

Left alone in the wild, even the brightest and most visually impressive koi carp will interbreed with common carp, and revert to the standard common… Read More »Can Common Carp Breed With Koi?

Species and Origin: The common carp is a large omnivorous fish. They have large scales, a long dorsal fin base, and two pairs of long… Read More »Where Did Carp Originate From?

Grass carp generally only consume submerged vegetation that has soft/tender, non-fibrous stems and leaves. Some common plants they will readily consume are hydrilla, elodea, bladderwort,… Read More »What Do Carp Eat In Ponds?

Carp eat anything from fish eggs, dead rotting fish, snails and small crustaceans such as freshwater shrimp, small crayfish, various amphipods, and others. What do… Read More »What Is Natural Food For Carp?