Fish Spoilage: Fish spoilage is a complex process driven by three main factors: enzymatic activity, bacterial growth (Microbial action), and oxidation (Chemical action). These factors work together to break down the fish’s tissues, leading to changes in its appearance, texture, odor, and flavor, rendering it unfit for consumption. What is Fish Spoilage? t refers to…
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Common carp breeding: Cyprinus carpio, popularly known as common carp. It is a fresh water fish and it belongs to the Carp group. It is a Cyprinid fish. It was introduced in India from Srilanka in 1839 & first stalked in Nilgiri Hills in Channai. Today the Common Carp has been distributed not only in the…
Fish diseases: Fish diseases are illnesses or infections that affect the health and well-being of fish. They can be caused by various factors, such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, environmental stress, poor nutrition, or physical injuries. Fish diseases can affect different parts of the fish’s body, such as the skin, gills, fins, eyes, mouth, or…
Biofloc technology: It is a recent trend in aquaculture that uses microorganisms to recycle nutrients and improve water quality in fish tanks or ponds. It is an environment-friendly and cost-effective technique that can reduce water exchange and feed input. Biofloc fish farming has been applied to various species of fish and shrimp, such as tilapia,…
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Fish Seed Production Centre: Fish seed production refers to the process of raising fish from eggs or larvae to fry or fingerlings, which are then used to stock aquaculture ponds or farms. It’s a crucial step in the aquaculture industry, as it provides the foundation for sustainable fish production. Methods of Seed production: There are…
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Induced Breeding: Induced breeding is a technique used in aquaculture to stimulate the reproduction of fish in captivity. This is done by injecting the fish with hormones, which mimic the natural hormonal changes that occur during the spawning season. What is Induced Breeding Induced breeding is a technique by which the economically important fishes (which…
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Aquaculture Methods: Aquaculture is the culture of economically important aquatic organisms. It is farming in integrated form of aquatic resources. It is an industry or occupation. It is also called culture fisheries. There are different types of cultural practices such as traditional and modern. The culturable methods are classified on various aspects. Aquaculture Methods According…
