Required Training for Fish Farming in Uttar Pradesh, District Firozabad
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Consider following points before considering commercial fish farming under rainfed conditions either seasonal or perennial .We have two big ponds where we want to start fish farming in Uttar Pradesh, District Firozabad.
We require training and competent staff to handle it.
WATER QUALITY -
Dissolve Oxygen : Optimum level of oxygen should be 5 mg/l for fish productions .
Temperature : Optimum temperature ranges from 14-18 degrees Celsius in cold water and 24- 30 degree Celsius in warm water. Optimum temperature ranges from 14-18 degrees Celsius in cold water and 24- 30 degree Celsius in warm water.
Turbidity : The measurement of turbidity is a key test of water quality. Optimum visibility of turbidity ranges from 40-60cm.
Ammonia : Ammonia is toxic to fish. On ionized ammonia- 0.02-0.05 mg/ l is a safe concentration for fish.
Nitrite : Balance of Nitrite level :
Hydrogen sulphide : Thick layer of organic deposit at the bottom. It is toxic to fish. It creates stress to fish.
pH : pH is a concentration of the hydrogen ion concentration in water
<4-Acid death point
4-6-Slow growth
6-9-Best for growth
9-11 - Slow growth
>11 - Alkaline death point
Hardness : Mainly calcium and magnesium constitutes hardness of water. 60 mg/l helps in pond productivity .
Free Co2 : Nill to < 12 ppm
Soil Texture : Soil texture should not be too sandy nor too clayey
Traditional fish farming : Traditional can be done in all types of water bodies and water is used by people for cleaning , bathing , irrigation purpose etc. production is low. The culture depends upon the utilizing the naturally available food .
Intensive Fish Farming : Perennial water body is taken into consideration. This water is not used for any people uses like cleaning, bathing and irrigation purpose .
Polyculture : Composite fish culture can be done to produce fry, fingerlings and table size fish.
Integrated Fish Culture : Fish cum duck farm / Fish cum, Horticulture / Fish cum vegetable etc.
Cage Culture : Cage culture is an aquaculture production system where fish are held in floating net pens.
Mono Fish Culture : Generally Catfish or single IMC is cultured .