Ornamental Fish Production and Management (1+1)

Breeding set up for live bearers

AIM
To arrange breeding set up for live bearers

MATERIALS REQUIRED

Live bearing fishes, Spawning tank, aquatic plants

PROCEDURE

The preparation for the breeding tank is simple. It need not be too large for most species, and should be filled to a depth of about 8” (20cm) with matured water and the temperature raised to about 25 o C. The tank should be well stocked with fine leaved plants. Once the female has given birth to the full brood she can be removed.

Instead of plants, nylon knitting wools can also be used. Handling livebearers when they are near the time to delivery can cause premature birth. Premature babies have not completely absorbed their yolk sac, which can be seen attached to their bellies.

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