Tag: Carp

Carp are various species of oily freshwater fish from the family Cyprinidae, a very large group of fish native to Europe and Asia. While carp is consumed in many parts of the world, they are generally considered an invasive species in parts of Africa, Australia and most of the United States. How do you identify […]

Koi, along with catfish, goatfish, hagfish, sturgeon, zebrafish, some species of shark and other carp, have barbels. They use these taste bud-covered organs to search for food in murky water. Koi and other carp have four barbels, with two on each side of the koi’s mouth (termed “maxillary barbels”). Do carp have barbels? The carp […]

What does ghost carp look like? Ghost carp are very pale, almost translucent white. They can have gray markings around their eyes and mouth. Their scales are much smaller than other types of carp which makes them look different from common carps or catfish. Are ghost carp invisible under water? Unfortunately, in my dad’s pond […]

What’s a good way to catch ghost carp? Since ghost carp prefer calm water environments, try fishing in a pond or lake. They will sometimes feed on insects and plants so try using worms as bait. How do you get ghost carp? Ghost Koi were first conceived in the 1980’s, when Koi Carp bred with […]

But it can be quick when it needs to be. Take the case of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). The species, like most fish, is covered in scales, but medieval European monks selectively bred carp centuries ago to produce ones with fewer scales, thus making them easier to gut and cook. What carp has no […]

30-40 years, on average. What is the life expectancy of a carp? Carp live an average of 17 to 20 years, but some carp have been known to live up to 47 years in captivity. How old is a 40lb carp? Grass carp Adults often attain nearly 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) in length and over […]

Top 10 Best Places for Carp Fishing in the UK! Alderwood Ponds, Steyning, West Sussex. Lathom Fisheries, Burscough, Lancashire. Clapham Common Pond, South London. Eden Meadows, County Durham. Cobbleacre Lakes, Hevingham, Norfolk. Longleat Fishery, Warminster, Wilts. Stanwick Lake Fisheries, Stanwick, Wellingborough. Where can I catch a big carp UK? if it’s the chance of a […]

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 available in Pond Facts #10: Using Grass Carp to Control Aquatic Plants . Water additives are also sold to reduce algae growth. What fish eats algae in ponds? Best 16 […]

The current UK record is held by a carp of 68 lb 1 oz caught from Cranwells Lake, Wasing Estate, Berkshire, caught in January 2016 by Dean Fletcher. Where is the biggest carp in the UK? News. THE COUNTRY’S biggest carp has been banked this past week weighing a colossal 73lb 8oz, more than 5lb […]

Researchers have found that carp can like in environments with critically low oxygen levels for long periods. Depending on the levels of oxygen available, they can survive in watery environments with low oxygen levels for days or even months. How long can carp fish stay out of water? Typical pond fish species, such as koi […]

Common Carp are edible, but they have much darker meat and a bit stronger flavor. I personally think Silver Carp are the most flavorful, and they are abundant (and fun to catch!) in the Mississippi and Missouri river watersheds. How does carp taste like? The Carp Taste The right species of carp taken from the […]

The biggest carp ever caught in Britain was an 83lb 4oz mirror known as ‘The Big Plated’ from the Wingham syndicate in Kent. A claim for the record was never submitted, however, due to the fish being heavily spawn-bound. What’s the British carp record? Current records supported by photographic evidence Species Weight lb’s oz Date […]

The calcified (or hard) structures of a fish record seasonal growth patterns in the form of annuli (or rings) which can be counted to determine the age of the fish. The most commonly used structures are scales, otoliths (ear bones) and hard fin rays. How do you identify the age of the fish under the […]

There are Many Causes for Scale Loss in Koi Carp This can be done by treating the disease, quarantining the affected fish, or changing environmental conditions that could be causing the fish stress. Do carp fish scales grow back? August 8, 2021 by Sean B. Koi fish scales do grow back. They are constantly shedding […]

The world record for a carp stands at 112lbs 14oz for a mirror carp caught at a fishery in Hungary by Dutchman Michel Schoenmakers in 2018. And the biggest carp ever caught by a British angler is a 105lbs 14oz mirror specimen by Ian Burton at the same lake in 2019. What is the biggest […]

While carp most commonly have a herbivorous diet, they are nonetheless classed as omnivores, eating everything from aquatic plants and zooplankton to insects, worms, mussels, and crawfish. And so, being the opportunistic feeders they are, they do not shy away from eating smaller live or dead fish. What do mirror carp eat? What Do Mirror […]

The daily growth of carp can be 2 to 4 percent of body weigh. Carps can reach 0.6 to 1.0 kg body weight within one season in the polycultural fish ponds of subtropical/tropical areas. Growth is much slower in the temperate zone: here the fish reach the 1 to 2 kg body weight after 2 […]

Identification: Grass Carp is a large member of the minnow family with a body which is moderately compressed laterally. Its mouth is terminally located on a wide head and eyes are small and low on the head. It lacks barbels. It is olive-brown on the dorsal side, with silver sides and a white belly. What’s […]

Grass carp are primarily bottom feeders. They will stir up the bottom and collect invertebrates, zooplankton and aquatic plants. What’s the best way to catch grass carp? Baiting Grass Carp. Using corn for bait is effective, clean and inexpensive. You can bait a site by throwing the contents of five to 10 cans of corn […]

Description. Leather Carp (Cyprinus Nudus) is an artificially bred variety of Common Carp – extremely popular freshwater gamefish in many parts of Europe. Like other Carp, this species prefers large bodies of slow or standing water and soft, vegetative sediments. What makes a leather carp? An artificially bred variety of the common carp, the leather […]