University of Madras - Syllabus of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Zoology - Semester VI - Application Oriented Subject II - Pisciculture & Aquarium Fish Keeping II
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE IN Zoology
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)
SYLLABUS
Semester VI - Application Oriented Subject II - Pisciculture & Aquarium Fish Keeping II
Duration of Examination: 3 hrs
Maximum Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Unit I
Definition of extensive and intensive aquaculture - Selection of site and preparation of pond - Construction - Soil preparation - Water supply - Control of aquatic weeds, weed fishes, insects and other predators.
Unit II
Water quality management, fertilization of pond, procurement of seed, transport of seed, stocking, natural and artificial feed, aeration, harvesting and management. Fish farm implement.
Unit III
Induced Breeding of Major Carps. Types of ponds in intensive aquaculture.
Unit IV
Varieties of aquarium fishes, Home aquarium & maintenance. Public health fishes.
Unit V
Fishery resources, fishing methods, marketing, cold storage, gears and crafts for reservoir fishery, River fishery. Marine fishery of Mackeral and Oil sardine - Prawn culture, Pearl culture and any two marine fish culture methods.