Found this online..... a few neighbors were discussing ways to reduce the weeds in the pond with Carp. Thought this would be some valuable info.
Perhaps the most effective biological control for aquatic vegetation of fish ponds is stocking grass carp (or white amur). This fish is native to large rivers of Eastern Asia and was brought to the United States in 1963. It has been proven effective for controlling most kinds of submerged vegetation found in Oklahoma ponds.
For general weed control, stock 10 grass carp per vegetated acre. For heavy infestations, 20 fish per acre may be required to obtain effective control. The fish should be at least eight inches long when stocked to minimize predation by adult bass. Grass carp generally will not provide effective control until they reach approximately three pounds. Therefore, a noticeable reduction in the amount of vegetation should not be expected until the year after stocking. If, after three years, satisfactory control is not achieved, more fish need to be added. Grass carp will not reproduce in ponds. Therefore, periodic restocking (every four to five years) may be necessary to compensate for natural mortality.
Grass carp are available only from private commercial fish producers. A list of fish producers is available from the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Perhaps the most effective biological control for aquatic vegetation of fish ponds is stocking grass carp (or white amur). This fish is native to large rivers of Eastern Asia and was brought to the United States in 1963. It has been proven effective for controlling most kinds of submerged vegetation found in Oklahoma ponds.
For general weed control, stock 10 grass carp per vegetated acre. For heavy infestations, 20 fish per acre may be required to obtain effective control. The fish should be at least eight inches long when stocked to minimize predation by adult bass. Grass carp generally will not provide effective control until they reach approximately three pounds. Therefore, a noticeable reduction in the amount of vegetation should not be expected until the year after stocking. If, after three years, satisfactory control is not achieved, more fish need to be added. Grass carp will not reproduce in ponds. Therefore, periodic restocking (every four to five years) may be necessary to compensate for natural mortality.
Grass carp are available only from private commercial fish producers. A list of fish producers is available from the Department of Wildlife Conservation.