Category: Fish

The four types of invasive carp currently found in the U.S. were imported into the country for use in aquaculture ponds. Through flooding and accidental releases, black, grass, bighead and silver carps found their way into the Mississippi River system. Are carp invasive in the United States? The group of fish species known in the […]

They were first bred for color in China over a thousand years ago. Who created the CARP? The law was outlined by former President Corazon C. Aquino through Presidential Proclamation 131 and Executive Order 229 on June 22, 1987, and it was enacted by the 8th Congress of the Philippines and signed by Aquino on […]

Carp herpes virus plan not dead in the water despite unanswered question. THE federal government has denied the National Carp Control Plan is dead in the water, despite multiple delays, unanswered questions and the lack of an official spokesperson. What virus kills carp? The carp herpesvirus (called Cyprinid herpesvirus 3) is highly specific to carp, […]

The oldest carp ever recorded lived from 1751 to 1977. It was a Higoi Koi Carp called Hanako that resided in Japan until its death at the incredible age of 226 years! Not only is this the oldest carp ever recorded, but it’s also believed to be the oldest freshwater fish ever recorded. Can koi […]

How did carp get here? Carp have been introduced into Australia both deliberately, in an attempt to imitate the European environment, and accidentally, through the escape of ornamental or aquaculture fish. In Victoria, the stocking of carp began as early as 1859, but early stocking attempts were not successful. When were carp introduced to Australia? […]

Carp are a large freshwater fish native to central Asia. Introductions in many countries have helped to make carp the most widely distributed freshwater fish in the world. They are extensively farmed in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and are a popular angling fish in Europe. What is the origin of carp? carp, (usually […]

English. CARP, formerly Canadian Association for Retired Persons, is Canada’s largest Advocacy Association for Canadians as we age. What does the abbreviation CARP stand for? The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, more commonly known as CARP, is an agrarian reform law of the Philippines whose legal basis is the Republic Act No. 6657, otherwise known as […]

Smoked carp fish is one of the best ways to savor this delicious fish. Proper preparation of this freshwater fish before smoking is essential. The cooking process for smoked carp isn’t difficult, but it does take eight to ten hours in the smoker and some patience. Is carp good to smoke? Now there’s a fish […]

How do carp spread? Asian carp (especially silver carp) may be capable of jumping over some barriers, including low dams. High water often creates an “open river” condition as Mississippi River dams open their gates, which may allow invasive carps to move past what is otherwise a barrier. How do you get rid of carp? […]

In 2022, the approximate price range for US Carp Fish is between US$ 3.13 and US$ 3.24 per kilogram or between US$ 1.42 and US$ 1.47 per pound(lb). What is the cost of carp? Questions & Answers on Grass Carp Fish Unit Minimum Price Maximum Price Kg Rs 99 Rs 300 Packet Rs 1000 Rs […]

Predators of young carp include larger fish like northern pike, walleye and largemouth bass. Birds such as great blue herons also feed on young carp. Humans are the primary predators of adult carp. Does carp eat fish? All members of the wider carp family (Cyprinidae) are omnivores and mostly feed on aquatic plants and smaller […]

Carp can be baked whole or in pieces, but it should be basted occasionally with something such as lemon butter. A four-pound, scored carp will take about 45 minutes to cook in a 350-degree oven. Several strips of bacon laid over the fish will eliminate the need for basting. Are carp good eating? If properly […]

Believe it or not, experiments have proved that if the fish are fed the same amount of food spread over the day, rather than in two large meals, they will actually grow better by about 20%. During the summer period the fish grow rapidly in the warm water. How long does it take for a […]

CARP has many weaknesses: loopholes in the law, poor administrative capacity, corruption and the use of political influence, etc. Yet, many agrarian reform advocates contend that there have been some significant gains made in land acquisition by those who are supposed to benefit from CARP. What is wrong with comprehensive agrarian reform program? The government’s […]

Crucian carp, a European species that is relatively rare in North America, is said by some to be the best to try for people new to eating carp. For US Anglers, Bighead Carp and Silver Carp are among the tastiest. Common Carp are edible, but they have much darker meat and a bit stronger flavor. […]

A landowner may offer to sell his agricultural land to the government for redistribution under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform ProgramComprehensive Agrarian Reform ProgramThe law was outlined by former President Corazon C. Aquino through Presidential Proclamation 131 and Executive Order 229 on June 22, 1987, and it was enacted by the 8th Congress of the Philippines […]

Carp culture is the process of growing improved variety of carp having good taste under controlled conditions and management. This fish culture not only produces nutritious food but also helps in generating income and provides job opportunities to people. What is the importance of carp? Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is considered to be a very […]