Breeding and Rearing of Ornamental Fishes: As an Additional Income Generating Source Especially for Women
Journal Title: Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
The present study deals with the culture and breeding of ornamental fish in small space - as an additional income generating source especially for women. The study was conducted for a period of 16 months from June, 2010 to September, 2011. The culture and breeding of golden carp and lemon tetra was done in glass aquaria of size 30” x 12” x 15” and 48”x 12”x 18”and cement tank of size 40” x 24” x 22with a regular monitoring of water quality parameters. Water exchange was also done when needed. The various water parameters such as temperature, pH, CO2 content, dissolved oxygen, and alkalinity was determined daily during breeding period. Foods offered were mixed food which contains live food (Daphnia, mosquito larvae& earthworms), farax, readymade food and prepared food. Fishes were fed twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. The breeding of above fishes were successfully done in glass aquaria and cement tanks. The average no. of eggs per female produced by golden carp and lemon tetra was 324 and 158 respectively. Although the no. of eggs produced was less. The reason for this is probably small size of brooder, small space for rearing of brooders, a short period of rearing of brooders in natural environment.
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Rajender Kumar Bishnoi
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