Ornamental Fish Production and Management

3.2.2 Pumps and pipe lines

For mass rearing of ornamental fishes, the culture system should be free from any weed fish and predator fish. For keeping the weed fish and predator fish at bay, it is advisable to avoid using water from natural water bodies such as rivers, irrigation tanks, reservoirs, etc. Underground water with good quality especially from rich aquifers is always preferable. In the above background, quality pumps are highly essential. In order to maintain good water quality, water exchange may be needed under high density stocking. In such cases, to carryout periodic flushing and emergency irrigation, pumps assume priority.