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Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass Carp
Temperature
10–33°C
pH
9–9
dGH
2–25 ppm
Size
120 cm
Tank
1500 L
Grass Carp is a herbivorous fish known for its role in controlling aquatic vegetation. It's commonly used in aquascaping and fish farming due to its rapid growth and adaptability. However, they can become invasive if not managed properly when introduced to non-native ecosystems.

Water parameters

Hardness
2–25 ppm
Temperature
10–33°C
pH
9–9

Tank & size

Fish size
120 cm
Tank length
300 cm
Tank volume
1500 L

Distribution

Afghanistan,Albania,Algeria,Argentina,Armenia,Azerbaijan,Bangladesh,Belarus,Belgium,Bhutan,Bolivia,Brazil,Brunei,Cambodia,Canada,China,Colombia,Croatia,Cuba,Cyprus,Czech Republic,Denmark,Egypt,Ethiopia,Fiji,Finland,Guyana,Honduras,Hungary,India,Indonesia,Iran,Iraq,Israel,Italy,Jamaica,Japan,Kazakhstan,Kenya,Kyrgyzstan,Laos,Latvia,Malaysia,Mauritius,Mexico,Moldova,Mongolia,Montenegro,Morocco,Mozambique,Nepal,Netherlands,New Zealand,Niger,Nigeria,Oman,Pakistan,Panama,Peru,Philippines,Romania,Russia,Rwanda,Serbia,Singapore,Slovakia,Slovenia,South Africa,Sri Lanka,Sudan,Sweden,Taiwan,Tanzania,Thailand,Tunisia,Turkey,Turkmenistan,Ukraine,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom,United States,Uruguay,Vietnam.