Vietnam is one of the leading nations in Global Aquaculture producing over 3.5 million MT of fish per annum. Over two thirds of this production is contributed by Freshwater Aquaculture with Pangasius being the most farmed fish in the country. Other major farmed freshwater species include Snakehead, Tilapia, Clown Knife Fish (Chitala), Carps, Snakeskin Gourami and Anabas. Among marine fish, Seabass, Pompano, Cobia, Grouper and Milkfish are the more popular farmed species. White leg shrimp, Black Tiger Shrimp and Fresh water prawn bring up the remaining share of the production. 70% of the Vietnamese population is in one way or the other involved in the agriculture sector................. Read this story to know more……….. To read full article Subscribe too

Cobia, Rachycentron canadum, commonly known as Black Kingfish, is a fast growing warm water marine fish with pinkish white flesh. It is considered as a promising candidate species for farming due to its fast growth rate, excellent meat attributes and easy adaptability to farming conditions. In the Indian scenario, it has the added advantage of being suitable for ecological aquaculture production linked to rural fishing villages along the long coast line. Envisaging the potential and prospects for cobia farming in India, captive broodstock development was first initiated during 2006 at the Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR – Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Tamil Nadu, India. The first successful captive breeding and fingerling production of cobia was achieved in 2010 in India by the ICAR – CMFRI, Mandapam Regional Centre and since then, cobia fingerlings are being supplied to the entire coastal regions of the country for farming. Cobia fish is popularly known by the common names - Black kingfish, Black salmon, runner or sergeant fish, crab eater and Sea Murrel. On an average, a person consumes about 18 kilograms of fish products per year and with a growing global population and health awareness, the per capita consumption of fish and fisheries products is expected to grow further. The farming of such fast growing and large fish can help meet the protein requirements of the expanding population, in addition to providing diversified livelihood opportunities for the fishers and aiding in uplifting their socio-economic status..........Read on to know more…....... Read to know more…... To read full article Subscribe too

Pretty much like the dwarf cichlids, the Badis badis has been around the aquarium hobby for years and is commonly known as the dwarf chameleon fish as it changes its colour quite often depending on mood and environment, especially during courtship and breeding. Badis badis, a native of north eastern India, Thailand and Myanmar and belongs to the Badidae family. The males are attractive with a dull red to bluish back, usually crossed with wavy vertical lines on the body. Most of the time they are mildly colourful with series of orange and blue, with blue spots. However, when guarding a nest or group of young ones, the male becomes jet black with bright blue highlights in the fins. When frightened, they fade to a beige colour with a dark spot on the caudal peduncle. When the dominant male is feeling bold, it turns dark with black stripes running vertically down the sides. ............. Read to know more.......…....... ... To read full article Subscribe too