Fishery Science
Ponds for Hatching/Spawning of Fishes in India: Ponds for hatching, commonly known as hatchery ponds, are aquatic environments specifically designed and managed for the incubation and hatching of fish, shrimp, or other aquatic organisms’ eggs. These ponds provide optimal conditions for the early stages of life, helping ensure high survival rates and healthy development of…
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Nursery Pond: A nursery pond, also known as a fish nursery or hatchery pond, is a controlled aquatic environment designed for the rearing and early development of young fish, shrimp, or other aquatic organisms before they are released into natural habitats or larger grow-out ponds. Nursery ponds are an integral part of aquaculture and fisheries…
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Rearing pond: In rearing ponds where the fry stage are grown up to fingerling size. In carps group of fishes it takes about 2-3 months to rear fry to fingerlings size. For good health and growth rate of fingerlings the rearing practices is essential for them inside the rearing ponds. So these fingerlings are reared…
Stocking Pond and Management: Stocking pond are the largest and measuring about an acre or more in area as 1.5 to 2.0 meters in depth. The stocking ponds should be cleaned before stocking of aquatic weeds and predatory fishes. Sufficient food is essential for good growth of fishes in these ponds hence because large number…
Indian Major Carps: Indian major carps, also known as Indian carp or simply major carps, are a group of freshwater fish species that are widely cultivated in India. These species are economically important and form the backbone of freshwater aquaculture in the country. These three major carp species, namely rohu, catla, and mrigal, are often cultivated…
Aquaculture: It can be defined as a sustainable practice of fish harvesting that strives to keep aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems intact. Aquaculture provides an alternative to wild fish sanctuaries throughout the world. The aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. It also known as aqua…
Species suitable for Biofloc Fish Farming in India: Biofloc fish farming is gaining popularity in India due toits high productivity and sustainable nature. Several fish species are suitable for biofloc fish farming in India, considering their adaptability to biofloc systems and market demand. Here are some commonly cultured fish species in biofloc fish farming in…
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