Attributes of common carp that makes it suitable for culture

• Is hardy; It can tolerate wide range of temperatures, dissolved oxygen(D/O), pH, salinity and turbidity.
• Is omnivore; Feeds on zooplankton (when young) as well as bottom invertebrates, detritus, etc. ( when adult).
• Can easily fatten on cereals and leguminous seeds.
• Feeds on variety of formulated feeds.
• Easily induced to spawn in captivity.
• Grows well as a constitute of polyculture.
• Responds well to selective breeding and hybridization.
• Relatively more economical.