FISH CULTURE

damselfish. damselfish (Anabas testudineus) is a native species of fish common Indonesian waters. In Borneo, the damselfish is a freshwater fish of high economic value and has a high price. In East Kalimantan, the price is very high consumption damselfish, reaching Rp70.000,00 - Rp100,000,00 / kg, while in Sumatra between Rp 20.000,00 / kg - Rp40.000,00 / kg. This fish is very easy to be cultivated because it can live in stagnant waters minimal oxygen lack of oxygen. In Borneo and Sumatra, damselfish is one freshwater fish arrest in nature very intensive, This is seen from the damselfish production in some areas continues to increase each year. In East Kalimantan, in 2004 the production of the damselfish 91 tons increased to 150 tonnes in 2005. Prices are high damselfish encourage intensive arrest so feared causing over fishing that will ultimately threaten the damselfish populations in the wild.

Seeds of fish to be stocked and cultivated in ponds, floating net cages and cages should be checked beforehand health. In the selection of fish to be stocked seeds should be healthy and have the same size so that growth can be together until the harvest. Some criteria for healthy fish seed is as follows: A. Having the same size and brightly colored B. when the fish move in the water, the fish must be agile and nimble C. The fish should be healthy and free from germs D. fish seed should be complete no defects and injuries due to transport or pathogen infection. E. The position of the body in the normal water F. If the water in the container is rotated, fish will be swimming against the tide turns.

koi fish. koi fish is a species of freshwater fish, koi fish live in the crystal clear waters. koi fish including ornamental fish are widely kept as a fish that has a high value. color of koi fish are very diverse kinds. water quality standards for the maintenance of koi fish is temperature 20-25 degrees Celsius. 7-8 pH, dissolved oxygen is greater than 5 mg / liter, NH3 less than 0.02 mg / liter, turbidity 40-60 cm, carbon dioxide 2-11 mg / liter, less than 0.05 ppm nitrite, alkalinity greater of 20 mg / liter, total hardness greater than 20 mg / liter.

goldfish with beautiful colors. The fish used as a pet fish at home. goldfish live in freshwater with clear water conditions, a lot of oxygen and low temperatures. the goldfish with a beautiful color is very entertaining owner, goldfish are not used as food.

requirements in the cultivation of freshwater fish In cultivating fish in the pool or pond there are some requirements that need to be known, including among others : 1. Water Sources In the selection of places to fish farming need to pay attention to water resources . These water sources must be sufficient and adequate . These water sources can come from rivers , irrigation flow , as well as springs. water source available throughout the year as far as possible with adequate discharge . one example in a goldfish requires a water supply with a debit 10-16 liters / sec / ha . 2. Soil type and slope in building a pool should pay attention to soil type and slope . ponds are built should have a clay type of soil or sandy loam (sandy clay ) so it is not porous . The slope of the land used for fish culture should have a slope of 50-10 degrees and water conditions will thus facilitate the drainage of wat...

Black Ghost Black Ghost (Apteronotus albifrons) comes from South America region and are carnivorous. Original habitat temperature 25-28 ° C; pH 6,5-7,0; and hardness 6-10 ° dH. Her form was like a sheet of leaves or a knife with a plain black color and swim vibrate or slide. Fish is happy with the place was quite dark or dimly lit and will hide when there is a hole, especially in the afternoon. Therefore, in case maintenance is needed provided the hiding place of the roots of trees or paralon pieces. Between males and females difficult to distinguish. Back to the male line a little shorter than females. In addition, the tail fin is narrower in females than males. Spawning can be done in pairs or mass. Mass spawning with male female ratio 1: 2. However, because the size of the parent can be more than 20 tail then the container should be large enough. Cement pond approximately 1.5 cm x 2.0 m usually be used to memijahkan 20 tails. While the aquarium size 100 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm good enoug...

Pests and disease prevention in fish Catfish Sangkuriang Just like other fish, catfish sangkuriang not be separated from the threat of pests and diseases. Disease affecting sangkuriang catfish most often caused by environmental conditions that are less supportive, such as water quality (especially temperature) under standard or stress due to the fault handling sick fish. Meanwhile, the usual pests attacking sangkuriang catfish include snakes and eels, while organisms that attack pathogenic form Ichthiophthirius sp., Trichodina sp., Monogenea sp., And Dactylogyrus sp. Poverty entry of pests of seedlings can be done by providing a recommended insecticide when filling the pond water, clean the pond dikes, and put plastic around the pool. Pathogenic organisms prevention can be done with the cultivation of environmental management is good and a regular feeding and inadequate. Treatment can use drugs recommended. environmental management can be done by doing a good pond preparation. If you n...

The history and origins of tilapia fish in Indonesia Nila fish was first imported from Taiwan to Bogor (Center Fresh Water Fisheries Research) in 1969. A year later, these fish begin to cast to some areas. Indigo naming provisions under the Director General of Fisheries in 1972. The name is taken from this fish species narna, namely nilotica which is then converted into. Name nilotica showed these fish homelands, namely the river These fish are naturally migrating from its original habitat in the river Nile in Uganda (the upper reaches of the Nile) to the south past kw Raft and Lake Tanganyika to Egypt (along the River Nile). Nila also found in Africa, central and western parts. Largest population is found in fish ponds in Chad and Nigeria. With human intervention, today tilapia has spread around the world starting from the continent of Africa, America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Classification Initially, indigo included in Tilapia nilotica species or tilapia fish from groups that do...

FISH NILEM Fish Nilem (Osteochilus hasselti) many maintained mainly by farmers in Sumatra (West Sumatra in particular) and in the region of West Java Priangan). In its original habitat, these fish are found living wild in public waters, especially in rivers that have current and water was clear. It also can be found living in a swamp. Nilem known for having a sense of meat and eggs is very tasty. In the area of Sumatra, this fish is often cooked by baking or following dipangek eggs. Classification Phyllum: cordata Class: Pisces Order: Ostariphysii Family: Cyprinidae Genus: osteochilus, Species: osteochilus hasselti, Foreign Name: nilem carp, silver shrakminnow Local Name: Wader nilem or Java), fish or pawas palau (Sumatra), brackish or pujan (Borneo) b. Morphological characteristics Nilem elongated body shape and flat. There are two pairs of whiskers on his head. Abdomen reddish color and a greenish brown color back. Color tail fins, anus, and abdomen reddish. Body size of adult fish t...

Classification of fish catfish At least there are two kinds of catfish are popular and widely grown in cultivation ponds, namely local catfish and catfish Siamese. Here is the classification of each type of catfish it. - Patin Siam Phyllum: Chordata Class: Pisces Order: Siluriformes Suborder: Siluroidea Family: Pangasiidae Genus: Periopthalmus Species: Periopthalmus sutchi, or Pangasius sutchi, or Pangasius hypothalmus. Foreign Name: thai catfish, stripped catfish Local Name: catfish bangkok, bangkok catfish, Siamese Jambal - Patin Jambal Phyllum: Chordata Class: Pisces Order: Siluriformes Sub-order: Siluroidea Family: Pangasiidae Genus: Pangasius Species: Pangasius djambal, or pongosius Pangasius, or Pangasius spp_ Foreign Name: schilbeid catfish Local Name: Jambal catfish, catfish kipar source: Khairul Amri, S.Pi. M. Si and Khairuman, S.P, AgroMedia Pustaka, 2008.