Ctenopharyngodon Idella
The Grass Carp is a herbivorous species of the family Cyprinidae. It is cultivated in China for food.It is first introduced to Europe for aquatic weed control. A hardy fast growing fish often stocked to control blanket weed and duck weed. Albino and green variaties available, will also eat pellet and flake food. Must be kept in enclosed ponds (no water running into streams).

