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Grass Carp As Biological grass carp. Triploid grass carp have three
sets of chromosomes instead of the usual
Weed Control two, which renders them functionally
sterile. Triploids are produced artificially
By Katie Roundtree, and cannot reproduce. Therefore, only
Director of Finance and the fish introduced will remain for their
Administration, life span, and more can be added to
Northern Palm Beach replace them in about five to ten years.
County Improvement As the name implies, grass carp
District consume aquatic plants and submerged
Northern Palm Beach grasses. Many aquatic plants that pose
County Improvement problems in Florida are exotic and have few natural insect its body weight in hydrilla daily. Because of their feeding
District uses several or disease controls; consequently, they frequently create behavior, they are used under special restricted programs
methods of aquatic weed problems with access, navigation, flood control, irrigation in our area to help manage aquatic plant problems. Florida
control in lakes and canals and aesthetics. Since chemical herbicides and mechanical Fish and Wildlife Commission requires a permit to stock
that we maintain. Some removal are costly alternatives that often cause secondary lakes with grass carp.
are more obvious, like chemical treatment or manually issues, triploid grass carp can provide a beneficial tool. They While these fish are an effective means of aquatic
removing unwanted plants from the waterways. However, are most effective in lakes and deeper canals since they plant control, several factors must be considered before
there is a lesser-known means that is relatively efficient can grow 25 to 35 inches long and require a continual food using them. Grass carp are not picky eaters. They will
and more long-term than other means. The grass carp, supply. When introduced, they usually start by consuming generally eat the undesirable plant species first. When
also known as white amur (Ctenopharyngodon Idella), torpedo grass but then move on to hydrilla and southern those plants are unavailable, they will move onto any
can effectively control unwanted plants in our lakes and naiad. The grass carp is a grazer, feeding on vegetation plant in the water body. Therefore, a limited number of
canals. The grass carp is native to large coastal rivers near the surface and in shallower waters. The new growth fish are introduced into the ecosystem so that the native
in Siberia (Amur River) and China that flow into the of underwater plants is preferred. Plant feeding depends on fish also have plenty of food. They are intelligent and are
Pacific Ocean. They are one of the largest members of the fish size, with small fish preferring grasses like musk grass notorious for eluding capture if the population gets out
minnow family. The back of the grass carp is silvery to and large fish preferring hardier plants such as hydrilla and of control. Careful program management is imperative
dark grey with large scales, and the sides of the body are torpedo grass. Small fish will eat only the leaves, but as to avoid consuming too many plants and disrupting the
lighter with a slightly golden sheen. The belly is silvery they increase in size, they will eat both leaves and stems. natural balance of plants and animals.
white, and the fins are generally greenish-grey. The carp As adults, they consume large amounts of plant material. Northern strives to maintain our lakes and canals in
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used in aquatic weed programs in Florida are triploid In suitably warm water, an adult grass carp will consume optimal condition, allowing water to flow freely, especially
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during storm events. Biologic weed control is one method
that is very effective under the right conditions. Stocking
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aquatic weeds under control and water flowing.
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