Culture System for
Labeo rohita
| Main ref. | 56 | ||
| Country | India |
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| Name of Farm | Killa Fish Farm, Cuttack, Orissa |
Year |
1971 |
| Latitude |
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Altitude (m) |
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| Type of culture | polyculture |
Sex (m) |
mixed sex |
| Culture system | experimental ponds |
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Experiments done in pond. |
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| Production units | 1 |
Area (ha) |
0.08 |
| Depth (m) | Volume3 |
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| Main water source | rainfall |
Supplemental water source |
other |
Temp (0C) |
Salinity |
pH |
Oxygen (mg/I) |
Oxygen (%) |
Alkalinity (mg/I CaCO3) |
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Max |
9.4 |
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Min |
6 |
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Mod |
7.7 |
Description of culture system |
Ponds were disinfected with Tafdrin-20 (0.01 ppm) about 6 weeks ahead of stocking, then applied with cowdung and ammonium sulfate + single superphosphate calcium ammonium nitrate. Ponds were alrain-fed. |
Nutrient inputs |
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Main food |
in-situ production + added feed |
Feed quantity |
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(% BW/D): |
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Feed quality (% crued protein) |
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Fertilizer input (N) |
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(P) |
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Description of Nutrient input |
Mustard oilcake and ricebran (1:1) by weight. Fertilized with inorganic fertilizers half yearly and organic fertilizers once in 4 months. |
Production |
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| Unit cycle | |
| Production period | 365 |
| Production cycle | 21 |
Comments |