LESSON 16-Principles & Procedures in Fish Culture

*Fish-most important source of protein.
*Fish Farming-an effort to increase the productivity of fish & other aquatic products in bodies of water inorder to satisfy human needs.
Important Factors to Consider in Fish Culture:
1. The specie must taste good to the consumer.
2. It must be ready for market in a short period.
3. Adaptability to crowded conditions.
4. Fish must be resistant to diseases & parasites.
5. It should not be harmful to it's own kind or other species.
6. The specie must be universal feeder.
7. Plankton & other aquatic plants such as algae must be available.
8. Favorable climate & temperature.
9. Adequate sunlight.
10. Nutrients are available.
Factors to Consider in Selecting a Suitable Site:
1. Size of the fishpond.-minimum of 50 sq.mts. with atleast 1 meter deep.
2. Water supply-clean,flowing water.
3. Type of soil-clay loam,sandy loam or loamy soil.
4. Food supply-corn grits,sorghum,snails,worms,ground fish or animal meat,kitchen leftovers & supplementary feeds.
5. Availability of cheap labor,construction materials & fingerlings.