Surprise Fish....

[kruppa24]

My son caught a big carp out of my Tank yesterday. I did not put them in there and the tank is only about 3 years old.



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[BlackHogDown]

Well that stinks... Cool catch, though.

"Common carp, like their counterparts from the family Cyprinidae (Asian Carp) are aggressive fish that are known for consuming resources to the point of depletion. As an omnivorous fish, the common carp is known to uproot aquatic plants while foraging for food and consuming fish eggs. Common carp reduce quality of water by releasing phosphorous, which increases algae growth by providing this necessary nutrient that is otherwise limited in lakes. Reduced water quality and increased algae growth reduces native fish and plants species quality of life and as well as their populations. Turbidity is increased due to regular rapid movements of the common carp disturbing sediment."

http://www.tsusinvasives.org/home/database/cyprinus-carpio

[Mule Skinner]

Grass carp. Likely got in during a flood.

[haas0311]

are they any good eating?

[Man]

A gift from the birds

[kruppa24]

are they any good eating?

I’ve never eaten one.

[Charrison]

are they any good eating?

Depends how hungry you are but certainly not my first choice. Some people do eat them... prob the same guys who eat coon and opossum.

[jsctx84]

Taste a little bit like owl

[Hammerdown]

Taste a little bit like owl

So similar to cow bird?

[bullets13]

Taste a little bit like owl

I'd compare it more to a mix of bald eagle and sea turtle.

[rjtkdplus]

are they any good eating?

Triploid Grass carp are excellent to eat. I've never eaten any others. Looks like a Triploid.

[gatorgar]

are they any good eating?

Get past the bones and trim out the dark, they make great fare. I like them in ceviche or fish patties.

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[Philip-TX]

Triploid Grass carp are excellent to eat. I've never eaten any others. Looks like a Triploid.

Yea that 3rd chromosome gives it away. Easy to identify.