The chips & the kit
Microchips for carp lakes
A permanent, reliable way to identify individual carp — and everything you need to do it.
What is a carp tagging kit?
A kit to microchip your carp gives a fishery the equipment needed to permanently identify individual carp.
ChipACarp uses small passive PIT tags containing a microchip. Each tag carries its own unique electronic identification number. Once a fish has been appropriately microchipped, a compatible handheld scanner can read that number whenever the carp is caught again.
That unique ID can then be linked to information such as:
- ✓ Fish name or reference
- ✓ Species & stocking information
- ✓ Photographs
- ✓ Capture dates, growth history & weight
- ✓ Welfare observations
- ✓ Lake records
This gives the fishery a reliable way to identify individual carp rather than relying only on photographs, markings or memory.
What’s in the kit
PIT tags
Tiny FDX-B microchips in biocompatible glass with anti-migration coating (ISO 11784/11785). Each carries its own unique electronic ID. Sold in packs of 100.
Applicator (tag gun)
A reusable stainless applicator that implants a 12mm tag quickly and cleanly, just under the skin.
Handheld scanner
Reads the tag’s ID whenever the fish is caught — even while it’s partially submerged. Bluetooth models type the number straight into the app.
Do it right, safely
Guidance, training and on-site tagging
Tagging is safe and simple when it’s done properly. We make sure it is — whether you want to learn, be trained, or have us do it for you.
Clear guidance
Step-by-step written instructions on how to microchip your carp properly and safely — placement, hygiene and handling — included with every kit.
On-site training
Prefer hands-on? We’ll come and train your team to tag confidently and safely. Available for an additional fee plus travel.
We tag for you
Short on time or confidence? Our team tags your stock on-site, humanely, and logs every fish straight into your registry.