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"Multi-colored!
Koi carp are made up of many different colors, including red, yellow, blue, white, and black.
Some Koi also appear to be metallic in color! This metallic look is called Gin Rin.
Koi are durable fish that will last long in their domestic aquarium habitats.",
"Got a billion?
Carp fishing is a billion dollar industry in the United States, and have been rising in popularity across Europe over the past 20 years.
Most species of carp taste very fishy, so some Americans dislike their strong flavor.
Carp are native to Asia and have been harvested for food and as pets for centuries.",
"Two barbels!
Koi carp have two sets of barbels, which are tactile organs that look like whiskers.
The fish use them as sensors to find food in cloudy water.
Fish that typically have barbels include various types of carp, catfish, goatfish, and even some species of shark.",
"The mascot for WKRP in Cincinnati was the carp.
In fact, the highest rated episode of the series was titled Fish Story, and featured a man dressed in giant carp costume.",
"Award-winning show fish!
Koi (a type of carp) have been bred for 200 years as competitive show fishes.
The Japanese have bred several award-winning fish bloodlines over the centuries.
Koi breeding is now a popular worldwide competative sport!",
"The Koi revolution!
In 1914, Koi (a type of carp) were exhibited for the first time in Tokyo, and given as a gift to the crownd Prince Hirohito.
Soon fish enthusiasts everywhere wanted Koi, and with low mortality rates during shipping, the enthusiasm continued to grow until Koi became an exotic aquarium staple.",
"Common but large!
The largest common carp in the world weighed 82.2 lbs and wasfour feet long.
Wild species of common carp tend to be up to 33% smaller than stocked carp.
The typical habitat for common carp is fresh or brackish water. They prefer living in temperate climates as opposed to tropical or sub-tropical regions of the world.",
"The Golden Carp:
Common carp are typically golden in color, though shades may vary based on sub-species.
For example, triploid grass carp are a lovely silvery green color.
Triploid grass carp can weigh around 35 lbs. or more when they have fully matured.",
"Carps for weed control!
Grass carps are herbivores that help to control weed populations in ponds and even in aquariums.
Grass carps come from Siberia and parts of Northern China, and are often found in lakes, rivers, and streams.",
"Origin of carp.
Carp originated in Asia somewhere around 400 BC and was farmed as a food source.
Since this time, carp have been highly sought after around the globe as they have many different uses.
North America wants them for game and food, while other countries, such as Japan, breed them for ornamentation and aquarium living.",
"The Carp Connection:
Common carp are distant relatives of common goldfish (also known as European carp).
Since the two species are related, they can breed to make a hybrid species.",
"Water cleaning fish run amok!
The bighead carp was introduced in the United States in hopes of improving the water quality in aquatic environments throughout the country.
Because the bighead carp are bottom feeders, they were able to remove algae from the water.
Unfortunately, many of the farms that stocked the fish overflowed and the bighead escaped down rivers and streams until they arrived at the Mississippi river.
Now bighead carps are firmly established in this foreign environment and are threatening many of the native Mississippi species.",
"Carp invaders!
Bighead carp are considered one of the most invasive species of carp in the world.
Bighead carp are Asian carp and primarily live in warm bodies of water, specifically freshwater lakes and rivers.
They grow very quickly to large sizes.",
"Scaleless heads!
The bighead carp is identifiable by its big scaleless head.
They have been exported across the world because they are highly sought after as a food source.",
"It's tradition!
Carp is a traditional dish served in European countries, including the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany.
Some people eat carp on Christmas Eve, and the most intricate Christmas Eve supper is served in Poland.
The feast dates back to the Russian empire, before Christianity was popular, and was celebrated to honor the souls of dead relatives.
Those who participate do not eat any meat, eggs, or milk, so carp is an excellent contender for the main course.",
"They'll eat anything!
Carp will eat nearly any type of animal and plant matter they can find.
When carp eat, they suck mud up into their mouths and then they expel it into the water.
As they do this, any plant and animal matter hiding in the mud is exposed.
As the mud falls away, algae, worms, plants, insects, plant seeds, and crustaceans are devoured by the carp.",
"The king of adaptation!
The carp was imported from Asia to Europe, and reached the United Kingdom in the 1300’s.
Carp were used to stock stew ponds originally, but today, every river, lake, and stream throughout the UK has the fish.
While other species of fish are endangered, the carp has been able to adapt to the region and flourish.
No matter what kind of habitat they live in, from coastal regions to the thick forests with winding rivers, carp have managed to live successfully in the UK for hundreds of years.",
"Food for the ages!
Carp was produced as food as early as 400 BC
Though it was introduced to England in the Middle Ages, the United States did not start farming cod until 1876.
Breeding ponds in Baltimore, Maryland were stocked with carp from Germany, and once successful breeding programs were established, carp were transported around the country.",
"Religious food?
Monks first informed Europeans that carp could be an excellent food source.",
"The giant!
The record for the largest carp in England is 60 lbs.
The average weight for carp is 20 lbs, and it is extremely rare for the fish to grow to their full potential.",
"Long live the carp!
Carp have very long lifespans for fish, lasting between 10 to 20 years.
The oldest carp ever recorded lived for at least 60 years!"];