Carp and trout when feeding
Carp and Trout when feeding normally
Normally, though out the summer months both carp and trout will come to the surface to feed. Trout with their slightly upturned mouths are use to surface feeding and feeding in the upper layers. And carp mainly in summer, do as they are on the water surface anyway enjoying the sun and resting. However both species are also often found feeding on the lake or river bed. Particularly carp with their downturned mouth.
Both species enjoy feeding on natural food sources mainly. In lake beds such invertebrates such as Flattened mayfly larvae, and bloodworm are found, and carp will happily feed on these as they are full of protein. And it is the same in river systems, as rivers are high and rich in oxygen, they inhabit many different invertebrates meaning the trout has a constantly supply of natural food.
Carp and Trout when feeding abnormally
Carp feeding heavily in winter would be considered abnormal. As they usually hibernate for the winter as the lower water temperature results in a low metabolism. Trout as well when feeding out of season would be considered abnormal.
Carp not feeding in the summer would also be abnormal, as the hotter water temperature causes a massive boots in their metabolism, carp not feeding in the height of summer would result in extreme weight loss, and if the problem is not sorted, then will also cause mortalities.
If Carp and Trout were to change their diet and become more investigative, then this would be classed as abnormal, but might not be a problem with the fish. More a problem with their natural ecosystem. One particular species of invertebrate, or invertebrates in general may deplete, leaving both carp and trout with no clear, natural food source.
Both species of fish, will usually feed well throughout their main season, however some fish may feed heavily and gain no weight. Again this is very abnormal, but might not be a problem with the fish themselves. Parasites can have a huge affect on fish health and one parasite called a Take-Worm, can cause fish to loose weight. They stop the fish from gaining weight so no matter how much the fish feeds, they still won't gain weight. This parasite can affect both Carp and Trout.
Normally, though out the summer months both carp and trout will come to the surface to feed. Trout with their slightly upturned mouths are use to surface feeding and feeding in the upper layers. And carp mainly in summer, do as they are on the water surface anyway enjoying the sun and resting. However both species are also often found feeding on the lake or river bed. Particularly carp with their downturned mouth.
Both species enjoy feeding on natural food sources mainly. In lake beds such invertebrates such as Flattened mayfly larvae, and bloodworm are found, and carp will happily feed on these as they are full of protein. And it is the same in river systems, as rivers are high and rich in oxygen, they inhabit many different invertebrates meaning the trout has a constantly supply of natural food.
Carp and Trout when feeding abnormally
Carp feeding heavily in winter would be considered abnormal. As they usually hibernate for the winter as the lower water temperature results in a low metabolism. Trout as well when feeding out of season would be considered abnormal.
Carp not feeding in the summer would also be abnormal, as the hotter water temperature causes a massive boots in their metabolism, carp not feeding in the height of summer would result in extreme weight loss, and if the problem is not sorted, then will also cause mortalities.
If Carp and Trout were to change their diet and become more investigative, then this would be classed as abnormal, but might not be a problem with the fish. More a problem with their natural ecosystem. One particular species of invertebrate, or invertebrates in general may deplete, leaving both carp and trout with no clear, natural food source.
Both species of fish, will usually feed well throughout their main season, however some fish may feed heavily and gain no weight. Again this is very abnormal, but might not be a problem with the fish themselves. Parasites can have a huge affect on fish health and one parasite called a Take-Worm, can cause fish to loose weight. They stop the fish from gaining weight so no matter how much the fish feeds, they still won't gain weight. This parasite can affect both Carp and Trout.