B.Sc. Zoology - Periyar University
B.Sc. Zoology - Periyar University
B.Sc. Zoology - Periyar University
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SKILL BASED ELECTIVE COURSE (SBEC) I<br />
ORNAMENTAL FISHERIES<br />
Paper Code: 12UZOSBI<br />
UNIT I<br />
Construction of home aquarium, materials used –Wooden, metal frameless tanks, Aerators and<br />
filters. Hand nets and other equipments, Water quality requirements, Temperature control.<br />
UNIT II<br />
Nutritional requirements of ornamental fishes. Different kinds of feeds, Culture of fish food<br />
organisms, Preparation of dry feed and feeding methods .<br />
UNIT III<br />
Cleaning the aquarium, maintenance of water quality. Control of Snail and Algal growth.<br />
Common ornamental fish diseases, their diagnosis and treatment.<br />
UNIT IV<br />
Fresh water ornamental fishes, their taxonomy and biology. Maturation, Secondary sexual<br />
characters, breeding habits, spawning and parental care. Fertilization and development of eggs,<br />
induced breeding. Fresh water aquarium plants.<br />
UNIT V<br />
Marine ornamental fishes, their habits and collection from nature. Methods of collection,<br />
transportation of live fishes.<br />
REFERENCES:<br />
Coffey, D.J (1977) Encyclopedia of Aquarium fishes in colour . Aero publications.<br />
RobertsR .J. (Eds) (1978) Fish Pathology.<br />
Jhingran, V.G. (1982) Fish and Fisheries in India.Hindustan Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.<br />
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