How big can a 2-3 cm silver carp fry grow in a year?

Silver carp is an important economic fish among freshwater fish. Not only does it have tender meat and delicious taste, but it is also highly adaptable and can survive in a variety of water quality environments, making it a good breeding prospect. So if we release 2-3 cm silver carp fry , how big can they usually grow in a year? Let’s learn more about it below.

How big can a 2-3 cm silver carp fry grow in a year?

Usually under suitable breeding conditions, 2-3 cm silver carp fry can gain 0.8-1 kg in one year. However, it should be noted that the growth rate of silver carp is affected by many factors such as water temperature, climate, and feed , so the actual growth conditions may vary.

How to raise silver carp fry so that they grow fast?

1. Selection of fry

Choose fish fry that are healthy, disease-free, and of uniform size. Silver carp fry are generally divided into different sizes such as summer flowers, autumn slices and spring slices. Appropriate sizes can be selected according to the breeding plan.

2. Breeding environment

(1) Water source selection: Select a clean, pollution-free water source with high dissolved oxygen content, and ensure that the water volume is sufficient to meet the growth needs of silver carp fry.

(2) Pond conditions: The pond should have good water source, clear water quality, convenient transportation, quiet environment and no noise interference. The bottom of the pond should preferably be sandy and muddy to facilitate the fry to live and forage.

3. Feeding

Silver carp is a filter-feeding fish that mainly feeds on plankton. During the breeding process, some powdered feed or granular feed can be fed appropriately to supplement nutrition. Powdered feed can be made from raw materials such as fish meal, soybean meal , bran, etc., while granular feed can be made from special silver carp feed.

4. Feed properly

Develop a reasonable feeding plan based on the growth stage and feeding habits of the fry. Generally speaking, it is advisable to feed 2-3 times a day, and the amount of food each time should be such that the fry can eat it within 30 minutes.

5. Water quality management

(1) Add new water: Add new water regularly to keep the water fresh. Generally, new water is added every 7-10 days, and the amount added each time is 10%-20% of the pond water volume.

(2) Disinfection: Regularly disinfect the pond with disinfectants such as quicklime and bleach to kill germs and parasites .

(3) Reasonable oxygenation: Use the aerator properly to maintain sufficient dissolved oxygen in the water.



In general, how big a 2-3 cm silver carp fry can grow in a year requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors. However, by optimizing the breeding environment, feed feeding and other conditions, the growth rate and breeding efficiency of silver carp fry can be significantly improved.