IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

BREEDING HABITS OF SOME ORNAMENTAL FISHES FROM LATUR DISTRICT (M.S.) INDIA

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Dr. Korde Seema Sheshrao, Pathan A.V.

Abstract

Present study deals with study of captive breeding of economic ornamental fishes which is very important not only for a sustainable trade of these species but also to conserve the natural stock. Breeding of popular exotic species is also undertaken to meet the high demand of the local aquarium fish market. Present study shows various aspects of breeding comprise selecting the breeding pair, conditioning the brood fishes, observing spawning and raising its young. According to the breeding habits of fish, the breeding tanks have to be prepared. Fishes either produce egg or live young. In this study average Fecundity and Spawning/ year was studied in some ornamental fishes including Fighting Fish, Gourami, Oscar, Zebra Fish, Gold Fish, Angel Fish, Tiger Barb, Kissing Gourami, Guppy, Xiphophorus and Black Molly

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