Grass carp usually eat at noon in winter, because noon is the highest temperature in a day, and when the sun has been shining all morning on sunny days, the temperature on the water surface will gradually rise. At this time, the temperature is more suitable for grass carp to move and eat, so they will prey at noon.
However, the winter temperature in different areas of China is also different. In some areas, the winter temperature is lower, and the water surface may freeze. After freezing, they may not be able to move freely. In addition, the temperature under the ice is lower, and their appetite will decrease, or they may not eat for several days.
2. What do grass carp eat in winterGrass carp eat some aquatic plants in winter. They are vegetarian fish, and grass is their favorite food. In addition, most microbes and plankton go dormant in winter, and they can't catch them. Only aquatic plants can live normally in the water, so most of them feed on aquatic plants in winter. If it is farmed grass carp, you can choose to feed some of their favorite forage, such as ryegrass or Sudan grass. However, when the water temperature in which they live is too low, their appetite will also be affected, and they may not eat for several days.