Look No Further!
Across South Africa, pond owners are increasingly searching for the perfect fish to stock their ponds. While Koi fish and Goldfish remain popular choices, there is growing interest in naturally occurring species such as Mozambique Tilapia, Banded Tilapia, and even Catfish. These species offer a unique, hardy alternative for local pond environments.
Contact us today and our team will gladly assist with all your fish requirements. We can source a wide range of South African fish species, as well as Bass, Carp, Goldfish, and stunning Koi to suit your pond needs.
Fish Species Cab Koi Fisheries Can Offer You
At Cab Koi Fisheries, we supply a wide variety of pond fish for sale suitable for ornamental ponds, farm dams, and natural water features across South Africa. Whether you are looking for decorative fish or hardy indigenous species, we can assist with sourcing quality stock.
Our Available Fish Species
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Blue Kurper (Mozambique Tilapia)
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BLUE KURPER
Vlei Kurper (Banded Tilapia)
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Common Carp
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Grass Carp (see detailed information below)
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Koi (many colors, varieties, and grades available)
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Goldfish
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Barbs & Mosquitofish
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A range of additional fish species available on request
GOLDFISH
If you are searching for reliable pond fish for sale, Fish Cab Koi is your trusted supplier.
Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Description
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Length: 40 cm up to 1.5 meters
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Weight: Average 3–4 kg; large specimens up to ±45 kg
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Scales: 37–42 along the lateral line; 16 around the caudal peduncle
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Appearance: Long, slender, sub-cylindrical body with a silvery color and darker grey fins and head
Grass Carp resemble a cross between a carp and a yellowfish. They have a pointed head, large mouth, and eyes positioned just behind and in line with the mouth. The dorsal fin is short and located midway between the snout and the end of the caudal peduncle.
GRASS CARP
History
Grass Carp are native to China, occurring naturally in large rivers flowing into the Pacific Ocean. Some reports suggest they can live up to 50 years.
They were introduced to Southern Africa from Malaysia in 1967 and Germany in 1975, primarily for aquatic weed control. Stocking took place through the Umgeni Hatchery into farm dams in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. The species was later introduced into Mozambique via Cuba.
Distribution and Habitat
In South Africa, Grass Carp are found in areas such as the Umgeni River above Nagle Dam, farm dams in KwaZulu-Natal, and Victoria Lake (Germiston). They prefer slow-flowing rivers or still water with abundant vegetation.
They tolerate a wide temperature range (0°C – 38°C) and feed mainly on aquatic plants, although insects and other invertebrates are also consumed. Breeding occurs in flowing rivers during flood conditions, with eggs and larvae drifting in the water.
Cab Koi Fisheries proudly supplies responsibly sourced pond fish for sale, including specialist species like Grass Carp.