{"id":23479,"date":"2026-03-12T01:55:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=23479"},"modified":"2026-03-12T01:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:56:22","slug":"grass-carp-ctenopharyngodon-idella","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=grass-carp-ctenopharyngodon-idella","title":{"rendered":"Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon Idella"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon Idella<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Grass Carp is a large, herbivorous freshwater fish known for its impressive size and unique feeding habits. It is an excellent choice for pond management and algae control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Originally from the rivers of Eastern Asia, the Grass Carp has been introduced worldwide for aquatic weed control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> This species primarily feeds on aquatic plants, algae, and detritus. In an aquarium or pond setting, they can be fed a diet of vegetable-based foods, pellets, and suitable plant matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Due to their size and feeding habits, Grass Carp are best kept with larger, non-aggressive species. Small fish or those that compete for food may not be suitable companions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Generally peaceful, Grass Carp are more focused on feeding on vegetation than interacting with other fish. However, their size can be intimidating to smaller tank mates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Suitable for intermediate to advanced aquarists, particularly those with experience in managing large freshwater fish and spacious environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 59-77\u00b0F (15-25\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 6.5-8.0<\/li>\n<li>Hardness: 5-20 dGH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Grass Carp can grow quite large and require ample swimming space and a well-maintained environment. Their ability to control algae and aquatic plants makes them valuable for large aquariums or outdoor ponds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon Idella Overview: The Grass Carp is a large, herbivorous freshwater fish known for its impressive size and unique feeding habits. It is an excellent choice for pond management and algae control. Origin: Originally from the rivers of Eastern Asia, the Grass Carp has been introduced worldwide for aquatic weed control. Feeding: This [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6263,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[54,55],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-23479","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-carp","7":"product_cat-pond-river-fish","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-variable"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/23479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=23479"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=23479"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=23479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}