Ornamental Fish in Hobby and Harvest
by Sagarika Chaudhuri
ISBN: 9789359195674
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 24095.00
Biblio : xviii+669p., tbles., figs., ind 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Sagarika Chaudhuri completed her graduation from Miranda House, Delhi, obtained her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Delhi University and the University of Calcutta, respectively. She was a Research Fellow in Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, and subsequently a Research Associate (CSIR) at the University of Calcutta. Later she joined teaching in Sree Chaitanya College, Habra, West Bengal. She has twenty years experience of teaching at undergraduate along with a few years in Post-graduate level also. She completed three Minor Research Project (UGC) and one Major Research Project (DST). Dr. Chaudhuri has several research papers in reputed science journals. She authored an Honours level textbook entitled 'Economic Zoology' in 2017.
About The Book
Ornamental Fish in Hobby and Harvest is a journey into the fascinating world of ornamental fishes, through informative narration, enriched with tables, photographs, and diagrams. This book comprises sixteen chapters featuring almost all the intrinsic aspects of the subject. This publication on the worthwhile biological inquest is a valuable venture to fulfil the course requirement of undergraduate and post-graduate students. The author aspires that this endeavour will be highly beneficial to researchers, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs alike.
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgment xi
1. Recognising a Fish 1-6
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Identifying Characters of a Fish 1
1.3. Evolution of Fishes 1
1.4 Classification of Fishes 2
1.5 References 6
2. Ornamental Fish Diversity 7-390
2.1 Introduction 7
DIVISION 1: FRESHWATER ORNAMENTAL FISHES
2.2 Freshwater Ornamental Fishes of India 7
2.3 An Explicit Endeavour of some Indian Freshwater Ornamentals 52
2.4 Freshwater Ornamental Fishes in the World Trade 103
2.5 Detail Endeavour of Popular Ornamental Freshwater
Fishes of the World Trade 146
DIVISION 2: BRACKISH WATER ORNAMENTAL FISHES
2.6 Brackish Water Ornamental Fishes of India 222
2.7 Brackish Water Fishes in the Global Ornamental Fish Trade 231
2.8 Explicit Endeavour of some Brackish Water Ornamental Fishes 234
DIVISION 3: MARINE ORNAMENTAL FISHES
2.9 Marine Ornamental Fishes of India 245
2.10 Popular Marine Ornamental Fishes in the Trade 248
2.11 An Explicit Endeavour of some Marine Ornamental Fishes 304
2.12 References 388
3. Anecdote of Ornamental Fish Keeping 391-409
3.1 History of Keeping Ornamental Fishes as Pets 391
3.2 The Ornamental Fish Abode—Aquatic Set-ups 392
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3.3 Ideas and Implementations Related to Aquariums 394
3.4 References 409
4. Fabrication and Setting Up of Aquarium 410-418
4.1 Fabrication of an Aquarium 410
4.2 Setting Up of Aquarium 414
4.3 List of Accessories and Equipment Used 416
4.4 References 418
5. Equipment, Accessories and Decors 419-442
5.1 Algae Scrubber 419
5.2 Berlin Method 420
5.3 Deep Sand Bed 421
5.4 Live Sand 421
5.5 Live Rock 421
5.6 Substrate 422
5.7 Bog-Wood 428
5.8 Drift Wood 428
5.9 Fish Cam 428
5.10 Sump 429
5.11 Air Stone 429
5.12 Aquarium Heater 429
5.13 Thermometer 430
5.14 Aquarium Lighting 430
5.15 Aquarium Fish Feeder 431
5.16 Power Head(Pump) 431
5.17 Aeration 431
5.18 Aquarium Filters 434
5.19 Systems in Marine Aquariums 440
5.20 Calcium Reactor 441
5.21 Refugium 441
5.22 References 442
6. Water Quality Management 443-448
6.1 Water Chemistry 443
6.2 Aquarium Care 447
6.3 References 448
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7. Aquarium Plants 449-498
7.1 Introduction 449
7.2 Classification and Types of Aquatic Plants 449
7.3 Importance of Aquarium Plants 450
7.4 List of Freshwater Aquarium Plant Species 450
7.5 Aspects of some Popular Freshwater Plants chosen as Ornamentals 452
7.6 Brackish Water Ornamental Plant Species 483
7.7 Aspects of some Brackish Water Aquarium Plants 484
7.8 Marine Aquarium Plant Species 486
7.9 Aspects of some Marine Aquarium Plants 486
7.10 Propagation of Aquarium Plants 489
7.11 References 497
8. Ornamental Invertebrates and Vertebrates 499-540
8.1 Introduction 499
8.2 Freshwater Aquarium Invertebrates and Vertebrates 499
8.3 Account of Freshwater Aquarium Species 500
8.4 Brackish Water Aquarium Invertebrates and Vertebrates 504
8.5 Detail of Brackish Water Ornamental Vertebrate Species 504
8.6 Marine Ornamental Invertebrates and Vertebrates 506
8.7 Detailed Account of some Marine Invertebrates and Vertebrates 510
8.8 References 540
9. Nutriment and Feeding of Ornamental Fishes 541-566
9.1 Nutritional Requirements 541
9.2 Feeding Practices Followed for Ornamental Fishes 543
9.3 Feeding Rate and Frequency 543
9.4 Feeds and Feed Management 544
9.5 Marine Ornamental Fish Diets 552
9.6 Live Fish Food Organisms 553
9.7 Some Live/Natural Fish Food Organisms 554
9.8 Colour Enhancers in Ornamental Fish Feed 562
9.9 Recommendations 564
9.10 References 565
10. Reproductive Strategies in Ornamental Fishes 567-590
10.1 Introduction 567
10.2 Breeding of Egg Layers 567
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10.3 Captive Breeding Protocols 568
10.4 Stimulating Factors for Spawning 571
10.5 Breeding of some Egg Laying Ornamental Fishes in Captivity 572
10.6 Breeding of Livebearers 579
10.7 Success in Captive Breeding of Indigenous Ornamental Fish 588
10.8 Marine Ornamental Fish Culture and Breeding 589
10.9 References 590
11. Transport of Ornamental Fishes 591-598
11.1 Introduction 591
11.2 Basic Principles for Transport of Ornamental Fish 591
11.3 Pre-Conditioning Preparations—Step 1 592
11.4 Conditioning of Fish before Packing—Step 2 592
11.5 Packing—Step 3 593
11.6 Transporting and Transferring—Step 4 596
11.7 Conclusion 597
11.8 References 597
12. Ornamental Fish Diseases and Their Control 599-626
12.1 Introduction 599
12.2 How to Prevent Fish Diseases 599
12.3 Stress Related Diseases in Ornamental Fishes 600
12.4 Non-Infectious Diseases 601
12.5 Infectious Diseases 601
12.6 Protozoan Diseases 601
12.7 Internal Protozoan Parasites Causing Diseases 606
12.8 Bacterial Diseases 608
12.9 Fish Viral Disease 612
12.10 Fungal Diseases in Ornamental Fishes 615
12.11 Helminth Diseases 616
12.12 Acanthocephalan Diseases 619
12.13 Nematode Infection 619
12.14 Leech Infection 619
12.15 Crustacean Diseases 620
12.16 Antibiotics used in Ornamental Fish Culture 622
12.17 Quarantine and Health Certification Measures to Secure 623
Health Status of Fish
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12.18 Immunodiagnostic Methods in Ornamental Fish Disease Detection 623
12.19 Immunoprophylaxis 625
12.20 Future Strategies for Health Management 626
12.21 References 626
13. Application of Genetics and Biotechnology in Ornamental 627-632
Fish Keeping
13.1 Introduction 627
13.2 Cytogenetic Studies in Fishes 627
13.3 Application of Biotechnology 630
13.4 Genetic Engineering and Transgenic Fishes 630
13.5 References 632
14. Application of Best Management Practices in 633-635
Ornamental Fish Farming
14.1 Introduction 633
14.2 Adoption of BMPat the Ornamental Fish Farm Level 633
14.3 Appraisal of Adopting BMP 634
14.4 References 635
15. Entrepreneurship Development and Economics of Fish Breeding 636-644
and Culture Units
15.1 Introduction 636
15.2 Essential Approaches for Successful Breeding and Culture of 636
Ornamental Fishes
15.3 Culturable Ornamental Fish Species 638
15.4 Production Facilities 638
15.5 Types of Production Units in Ornamental Fish Farming Business 640
15.6 Use of Rain Water Harvesting System and 640
Water-Recirculation Facility
15.7 Eco-Friendly Management of the Farm 641
15.8 Profit Analysis 641
15.9 References 644
16. The Potential Scope of Ornamental Fish Industry and the Trade 645-656
16.1 Introduction 645
16.2 Present Panorama 645
16.3 Ornamental Fishes in the Global Fish Industry 646
16.4 Recent Supply Trends of Ornamental Fishes 646
16.5 Constraints 647
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16.6 Green Certification and Ecolabelling 647
16.7 Ornamental Fish Trade in India 648
16.8 Ornamental Fish Trade and Employment Opportunities in India 649
16.9 Recent Initiatives taken for the Development of
Ornamental Fisheries in India 653
16.10 Strategies Adopted by the PMMSY,Government of India 654
16.11Action Plan for Development of Ornamental Fisheries in India:
Aquarainbow Vision—2030 654
16.12 Financial Resources 655
16.13 Recommendations for Further Improvement in
Ornamental Fisheries 655
16.14 References 655
Index 657-669