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Mitchell, C. P., P. Dinamani and R. W. Hickman (1980). Culture and uses of grass carp in New Zealand. Pages 75-76 in Aquaculture Conference, Wellington (New Zealand), Occasional Publications of Fisheries Research, Division of the Ministry of Agriculture (New Zealand).
Grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella were firstly imported into New Zealand in the late 1960's for aquatic weed control. However, it is believed that further possible uses may be realised as the potential of the species becomes apparent. Grass carp could be cultured as a food fish, having the advantages of being palatable, rapid growing, cheap to feed and tolerant to handling and adverse environment conditions. As they are difficult to spawn in warmer climates, a demand exists for fingerlings throughout the tropics. They may also be used in New Zealand for protein reclamation systems. Grass carp may have potential roles in New Zealand for environmental protection, food production, and possibly as export earners.
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