It was suggested to me that I post this question to the Forum, so it here goes.
I just got some fish stocked into my pond to replenish it a bit, and while he was there, the fish supplier was really putting the bite on me to try Grass Carp to control my weeds. I have a pond about three acres in size and that means a lot of chemicals to use for weed control. I've been reluctant to try Grass Carp because of some of the posts and periodicals I've read about them wiping out all of the vegetation, muddying the water, and their fecal waste. Yet, they sound like a good alternative to $600 worth of chemicals each year, as long as I can have a healthy balance in my pond.
So, can anyone give me the pros and cons of Grass Carp through their experiences and how many should a novice safely place in their pond per surface acre to start out with? Thanks. Maybe you can help me make a decision.
