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In reply to Post #7
I've known of plenty of small carp removed from a very famous London pk and released into the Thames by again very famous anglers along with those under the radar anglers, one of whom was actually responsible for stocking the london pk from another water that was being lost to angling. The fish did well and bred really well, and the small 6/8oz fish removed by nets, transferred to the thames in buckets and released. Those anglers will never publically admit to this though, but i know they did this 
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In reply to Post #13
When my son was closing his pond he was told by a couple of people who keep koi that even if he'd given them away they wouldn't take other koi from other owners them through fear of infection.
Even if they are not koi maybe that's why shops won't take them in this case?
In the end I'll check but I think he sold them on Facebook. Probably too cheap as he had loads of enquiries.
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In reply to Post #5
I tried them. No luck there
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Thank you all for your input but I'm none the wiser! Thankfully the temptation of taking them to a chalk stream or putting them in the Thames is not available as I have no transport.
I will try a facebook group and hope that someone bites.
Cheers
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In reply to Post #10
Yup....and you'd probably not be surprised in the least in certain individuals ,who call themselves 'bailiffs' are often the main offenders..moving fish ..mainly for their own bit of quiet or use..
Maybe they should know better..it goes on all the time I bet..
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In reply to Post #7
Goes on but not legal. Disease can wipe out the very healthy stocks you talk about very quickly.
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In reply to Post #2
Seven Islands Mitcham Common
One island Mitcham Common
Canon Hill Common
Watermeads pool on NT
Stour
Kennett
River Mole
Hampshire Avon
Hogs Mill
All released from above since 1960s into that urban chalk stream,apart from subsequent pollution over the years and another bad one recently ..thats why it now has flourishing stocks..
How do I know? Well my grandparents owned two properties right bang next to that urban chalk stream...I don't think four small carp will destroy ,that 'pristine 'environment at all ,not one bit ,look at that rivers history....
But ,however don't relocate those fish into a enclosed pond etc..thats a different kettle of fish ,totally ..but it goes on all the time ..
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In reply to Post #1
Do not release these into the wild.
An advert on your FB Marketplace and a garden pond enthusiast will take them off your hands.
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In reply to Post #1
Apart from releasing into the wild which though illegal, happens all the time, have you thought about approaching your local pond/pet shop? When I kept fish that grew too big my local shop would take them off my hands and give me a credit note with them.
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In reply to Post #2
Or don’t follow advice that illegal.
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In reply to Post #2
That might not be such a great idea now:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czdnpy5j645o
Richmond Park ponds have lost a fair number of old fish........there have been unofficial incomers there I should imagine.
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In reply to Post #1
It's four small carp ?...yes....surely one person could remove these fish that's muddying your pond ,perhaps install a filtration system if you don't have one ..I understand there is a famous chalk stream in that area...there's your answer ,as just about all other species end up in that river ,along with a shopping trolley or 10..
 
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We have 4 common carp in our pond in South West London which are making the pond water cloudy and negatively impacting the biodiversity. I am hoping to find someone who is willing to collect them and preferably take them to a new home. 4 people will be able to help with the collection. If you are interested please send me your details.
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