diff --git a/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm b/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm
index 037bc69cca0..c55de30be0b 100644
--- a/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm
+++ b/code/datums/station_traits/negative_traits.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /datum/station_trait/carp_infestation
 	name = "Carp infestation"
 	trait_type = STATION_TRAIT_NEGATIVE
-	weight = 5
+	weight = 3
 	show_in_report = TRUE
 	report_message = "Dangerous fauna is present in the area of this station."