The methods that are adopted in polyculture can be broadly divided into three phases: 1. Pre-Stocking Management 2. Stocking Management 3. Post-Stocking Management. 1. Pre-Stocking Management: In pre-stocking management the pond or water body is prepared before the introduction of fry or fingerlings by the following way: (A) Renovation of the Pond: Generally due to rain and flood the edges [...]
In this article we will discuss about Polyculture:- 1. Meaning of Polyculture 2. Principle of Polyculture 3. Objectives 4. Origin 5. Drawbacks. Meaning of Polyculture: Polyculture or mixed fish farming or composite fish culture is the culture of fast growing compatible species of fishes of different feeding habits (or different weight classes of the same species) in the same pond [...]
In this article we will discuss about Exotic Fishes:- 1. Meaning of Exotic Fishes 2. Selection of Exotic Species 3. Culture 4. Merits and Demerits. Meaning of Exotic Fishes: Exotic fishes are those species that are non-indigenous having their origin in another country and has been introduced into the Indian waters. They generally have established culture technologies and the economics [...]