What to do if crucian carp doesn’t eat
Recently, many fishing enthusiasts and farmers have reported that crucian carp is not eating, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the reasons and solutions for crucian carp not eating, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common reasons why crucian carp does not eat

According to recent feedback from netizens and professional breeding experience, the main reasons why crucian carp does not eat include the following aspects:
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| water quality issues | Abnormal pH value, insufficient dissolved oxygen, and excessive ammonia nitrogen | 35% |
| weather changes | Sudden changes in temperature, low air pressure, and continuous rain | 25% |
| Bait problem | Deterioration of feed, poor palatability, and excessive feeding | 20% |
| disease factors | Enteritis, parasites, bacterial infections | 15% |
| other factors | Environmental noise, transportation stress, breeding period | 5% |
2. Targeted solutions
To address the problem of crucian carp not opening its mouth caused by different reasons, the following measures can be taken:
| Question type | Solution | Effect evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality deteriorates | Change 1/3 of the water, use water quality improver, and turn on the aerator 24 hours a day | Effective in 2-3 days |
| sudden changes in weather | Use fishy bait instead, reduce the amount of feeding, and choose deep water areas for fishing | Instant adjustment is effective |
| Unwell bait | Replace fresh bait and add feed attractants (such as egg cream flavoring) | Effective within 1 day |
| disease factors | Use special fish medicine, isolate diseased fish, and disinfect breeding tools | Effective within 3-7 days |
3. Recent hot topics of discussion
Through data analysis of major fishing forums and social platforms, we found the following hot topics related to crucian carp not opening its mouth:
| Platform | hot topics | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|---|
| Fisherman APP | Tips for dealing with crucian carp not opening its mouth in spring | 12,000 discussions |
| Baidu Tieba | Analysis of the reasons why fishing for crucian carp in the wild suddenly stopped | 8500+replies |
| Douyin | Video analysis of 5 signals that crucian carp won’t eat | 35,000 likes |
| Zhihu | Scientific explanation for loss of appetite in cultured crucian carp | Collection volume 4200+ |
4. Professional suggestions and precautions
1.Water quality testing should be carried out regularly: It is recommended to check the pH value (6.5-8.5 is preferred), dissolved oxygen (>5mg/L), and ammonia nitrogen content (<0.2mg/L) once a week.
2.Feeding management must be scientific: The daily feeding amount should be controlled at 3%-5% of the fish's body weight, and should be fed in 2-3 times. It is advisable to finish the fish in 15 minutes each time.
3.Pay attention to weather warnings: When the temperature drops sharply by more than 5℃ or the air pressure is lower than 1000hPa, the feeding amount should be reduced in advance.
4.Disease prevention must come first: Soaking fish bodies in 3% salt water for 5 minutes every month can effectively prevent parasitic diseases.
5. Emergency treatment plan
When it is found that crucian carp suddenly stops eating collectively, a three-step method of "stop-check-treat" can be adopted:
| steps | Specific operations | Time node |
|---|---|---|
| Step one: stop eating | Stop feeding immediately for 24-48 hours | The day of discovery |
| Step 2: Check | Test water quality, observe fish body surface, dissect and examine intestines | fasting period |
| Step Three: Treatment | Take targeted measures based on inspection results | After confirming the reason |
Conclusion
Crucian carp not eating is a common problem in breeding and fishing. Through scientific analysis and systematic investigation, effective solutions can be found in most cases. It is recommended that farmers establish daily observation records and accumulate experience data so that they can make quick and accurate judgments when encountering problems. The weather has changed frequently recently, so fishing enthusiasts are particularly reminded to adjust their fishing strategies according to temperature changes.
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