Question

What type of combination of fishes are reared in ​composite fish culture? ​

Answer 1

• Composite fish culture is farming of different types of fish of compatible species having different feeding habits, in the same pond. ​

• This kind of farming of fish increases the productivity. ​

• A combination of 5-6 species, such Rohu, Catla, Mrigal, Common carps and Grass carps are reared in the same pond. ​

• They do not compete for food as different parts of the pond are utilized for their feed.​

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• Different types of compatible fishes with different properties are given below.​

• Catlas are surface feeder.​

• Rohus feed in the middle zone of the pond.​

• Mrigals and common carps are bottom feeders.​

• Grass carp feeds on the weeds.​