Key Concept: Fish protein requirements scale down as they move from fry to grow-out stage.
Why it's correct: Carp grow-out diets need a moderate 20–25% crude protein — enough for steady growth without the added cost of excess protein.
Why others fail: 15–20% is too low for healthy growth, while 30–45% ranges match higher-protein needs of carnivorous species or fry, not adult grow-out carp.