Effects of common carp on nutrient dynamics and littoral community composition: roles of excretion and bioturbation

Matsuzaki, Shin‐ichiro S.; Usio, Nisikawa; Takamura, Noriko; Washitani, Izumi

doi:10.1127/1863-9135/2007/0168-0027

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“…Miller and Crowl 2006;Matsuzaki et al 2007;Kloskowski 2011). The diet of cultured carp did not show significant changes between young-of-the-year and older fish, except for the stronger use of Zooplankton biomass was expressed in terms of dry weight (lg l -1 ).…”

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“…Carp bioturbation is vital to the persistence of aquatic communities, since elevated sediment concentrations can smother invertebrate eggs, suffocate fish embryos and potentially reduce the respiratory capabilities of amphibian larvae by fouling their gills (deMaynadier and Hunter 1995;Belsky et al 1999;Gleason et al 2003). Moreover, benthivorous fish expel large quantities of nutrients into the water column, thus enhancing phytoplankton production (Andersson et al 1988;Qin and Threlkeld 1990;Matsuzaki et al 2007). The latter mechanism might have been especially important in ponds with older carp, which received supplemental food from the onset of the growing season.…”

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“…Turbid waters exhibit poor biodiversity (Miller and Crowl 2006;Matsuzaki et al 2007) and their recreational use by humans is not free from potential health and safety hazards (WHO 2003). In contrast, clear-water ponds with relatively abundant submerged vegetation and lacking fish predators attract breeding amphibians, while rich invertebrate resources benefit breeding waterfowl (Mallory et al 1994;Nummi and Pöysä 1995;Kloskowski et al 2010).…”

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Differential effects of age-structured common carp (Cyprinus carpio) stocks on pond invertebrate communities: implications for recreational and wildlife use of farm ponds

Kloskowski¹

2011

Aquacult Int

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Sustainable development of common carp Cyprinus carpio pond fisheries in Europe postulates their multifunctional use, integrating exploitation of aquaculture resources with recreational services and maintenance of high levels of local biodiversity. Age classes of farmed carp are grown separately and pond ecosystems may be differently affected by different ontogenetic stages of fish. To examine these relationships, a study was conducted on spring and summer diet of carp, invertebrate abundance and community structure, and water quality characteristics in ponds stocked with three carp age classes in SE Poland. With the exception of young-of-the-year fish in spring, benthic dipterans prevailed in the diets of all carp age classes and their consumption increased from spring to summer. Zooplankton featured in the diet of carp only in spring. Medium-and large-sized cladocerans predominated among microcrustaceans found in the guts of one-and two-yearold carp. Consequently, in summer, total biomass of medium-and large-sized cladoceran grazers was substantially lower in ponds stocked with older-age fish than in ponds used for production of 1-summer-old fingerlings. The relatively sparse submerged vegetation cover and low water transparency in ponds with older fish stocks compared to ponds with youngof-the-year carp indicate a transition to a turbid water state mediated by a trophic cascade mechanism in the presence of older-age fish. Densities of water-column macroinvertebrates decreased with the age of carp in the ponds. These results suggest that non-aquaculture use of carp ponds should be diversified according to their environmental quality. Fingerling rearing ponds are more suitable for environmentally friendly multifunctional use than ponds with older stocks.

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Differential effects of age-structured common carp (Cyprinus carpio) stocks on pond invertebrate communities: implications for recreational and wildlife use of farm ponds

Kloskowski¹

2011

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“…Decreased macrophytes somehow weaken the capability to block waves and currents, which in turn enhance the potential for sediment resuspension (Losee and Wetzel, 1993;Jeppesen et al, 1998). In addition to bioturbation, carp excretion also can influence nutrient dynamics and biota composition (Matsuzaki et al, 2007). Furthermore, nutrients released from the bottom sediments are freely available to enhance algae blooms (Havens, 1991;Breukelaar et al, 1994).…”

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Response of bottom sediment stability after carp removal in a small lake

Lin

2013

Ann. Limnol. - Int. J. Lim.

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-This study combined several features of acoustic and electromagnetic (EM) waves-based devices including sub-bottom profiler (SBP), side-scan sonar (SSS) and ground penetrating radar (GPR), and in situ sediment data to study responses of bottom sediments after carp removal in Lake Wingra. In 2007, i.e., before carp removal, macrophytes only grew to a water depth of 2 m. Meanwhile, GPR data showed no visible sublayer in vegetated regions, while SBP data revealed a loose and fluffy sediment layer in unvegetated regions, easily affected by wave or current motions. The field data showed that suspended sediment concentrations (SSC) were much greater in unvegetated regions than those in vegetated regions during a one-day wind event, and the resuspended sediments could remain suspended in the water column for two days. In 2009, i.e., after more than half (51%) of carp were removed, the fluffy sediment layer recognized by SBP became thinner or even disappeared, and both SBP and SSS results showed that submerged macrophytes started growing in deeper water. In situ sediment data presented that bulk sediment density and critical shear stress became greater, and bottom sediments consolidated and were harder to be resuspended. Secchi depth collected between 2008 and 2010 was greater than that in the previous 10 years, indicated clearer water state. In short, the fluffy sediment layer because of carp activities may be the main source for suspended sediments to deteriorate water quality. Removal of carp is crucial for stabilizing bottom sediment and improving water clarity in this small lake.

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“…Removals of planktivorous fishes can increase the abundance of larger zooplankton and decrease phytoplankton via trophic cascade mechanisms (Carpenter et al, 1987), but some of the response can be due to changes in nutrient cycling (Vanni and Layne, 1997). The removal of omnivorous and benthivorous fishes can decrease sediment resuspension, directly remove nutrients in fish tissue, and decrease nutrient excretion by fish (Lamarra, 1975;Matsuzaki et al, 2007;Schaus et al, 2010). These processes can interact to lower turbidity and potentially increase macrophyte abundance, which is often linked to the effectiveness of lake restoration (Scheffer, 2001;Søndergaard et al, 2008).…”

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Effect of a size-selective biomanipulation on nutrient release by gizzard shad in Florida (USA) lakes

Schaus

Godwin

Battoe

et al. 2013

Knowl. Managt. Aquatic Ecosyst.

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Key-words: Dorosoma cepedianum, biomanipulation, size-structure, nutrient excretionAlthough fish removal for biomanipulation is often highly size-selective, our understanding of the nutrient cycling effects of this size-selection is poor. To better understand these effects, we measured nutrient excretion by gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) of differing sizes from four central Florida (USA) lakes and combined these measures with gillnet biomass and size-structure data to compare lake-wide effects among lakes and years. Direct removal of P in fish tissue ranged from 0.16−1.00 kg·P·ha −1 ·yr −1 . The estimated reduction in P excretion due to harvest ranged from 30.8−202.5 g·P·ha −1 ·month −1 , with effects strongly tied to the biomass and size structure harvested. The amount of P release prevented per kg of fish removed was lower in previously unharvested lakes, due to the initial removal of larger fish with lower mass-specific excretion rates. Gill net mesh size impacted the size distribution of harvested fish, with smaller fish that excrete more P per gram being more vulnerable to smaller mesh sizes. In Lake Apopka, decreasing the mesh size by 1.3 cm yielded P excretion reductions that were 10.7−15.1% larger. Fish harvesting to reduce internal nutrient cycling can be most effective by increasing total harvest and by harvesting smaller size classes over multiple years. RÉSUMÉEffet d'une biomanipulation sélective en taille sur la libération des éléments nutritifs par l'alose noyer dans des lacs de Floride (États-Unis) Mots-clés : éléments nutritifsBien que l'enlèvement des poissons pour biomanipulation soit souvent très calibré, notre compréhension des effets sur le cycle des éléments nutritifs de cette sélection en taille est peu documentée. Pour mieux comprendre ces effets, nous avons mesuré l'excrétion des nutriments par l'alose noyer (Dorosoma cepedianum) de différentes tailles à partir de quatre lacs de Floride centrale (États-Unis) et combiné ces mesures avec la biomasse estimée aux filets maillants et les données de structure en taille pour comparer les effets à l'échelle du lac suivant les lacs et les années. Le retrait direct de P dans les tissus des poissons variait de 0,16 à 1,00 kg·P·ha −1 ·année −1 . La réduction de P estimée par excrétion due à la récolte variait de 30,8 à 202,5 g·P·ha −1 ·mois −1 , avec des effets fortement liés à la biomasse et la structure en taille du retrait. La quantité de P libérée évitée par kg de poisson prélevé était plus faible dans les lacs précédemment non pêchés, en raison de la suppression initiale de gros poissons avec des taux d'excrétion de masse volumique inférieure. Le maillage des filets a impacté la distribution en taille des poissons pêchés, les petits poissons qui excrètent plus de P par gramme étant plus vulnérables à des petits maillages. Dans le lac Apopka, la diminution de la taille des mailles de 1,3 cm a permis de réduire l'excrétion de P de 10,7 à 15,1 % en plus. Le retrait de poissons afin de réduire le cycle nutritif interne peut être plus e...

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Effects of common carp on nutrient dynamics and littoral community composition: roles of excretion and bioturbation

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Differential effects of age-structured common carp (Cyprinus carpio) stocks on pond invertebrate communities: implications for recreational and wildlife use of farm ponds

Differential effects of age-structured common carp (Cyprinus carpio) stocks on pond invertebrate communities: implications for recreational and wildlife use of farm ponds

Response of bottom sediment stability after carp removal in a small lake

Effect of a size-selective biomanipulation on nutrient release by gizzard shad in Florida (USA) lakes

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