zed by a wide diversity of colours and colour patterns and suecess in the omamental fish trade is very much dependent on the vibrant colour of the fish. O) ental fishes are also known as “Aquarium fishes” as the fishes are usually kept in glass aquarium. These living jewels need not always have bright colours; as Sometimes their peculiar characteristics such as body colour, morphology, mode of taking food etc. may also add to their attractiveness. History: Keeping of pearenre fish, ‘began in 1805. In 1853, the first public display of aquarium was done at Regent's Park in England and by 1928 it becomes 45 display aquaria which were open to public. ‘At present, there are over 500 aquaria:funetioning worldwide, In India, hobby of aquarium fist British raj, and is continuing till date. 2 is nearly 70 years old. It began with the As the days passed by, ornamental fish-keeping has become an interesting activity for the many, and in the process génerates. income for unemployed youth and farmers. The concept of entrepreneurship development through omamental fish farming is gaining popularity day by day. And more and more people are entering inio this lucrative business of cullsiting-and’ breeding of these fishes through farming, As a result, pet shops arécomitig prin the cities and even small towns. Peeper a ovormamentalifish reurmea’ ainobby? 1. Itgives pleasure to young and old peorie 2, Itenables relaxation of the mind and thereby contributes toa healthy living 3. Children get to know more abpyt nature and use ther time productivity 4. It creates a self-employment opportunityer eae Ornamental Fish Diversity in North Bast India: eat cee Availability of a vast number of native species has contributed significantly to the development of omamental fish industry in the country. North-East states, West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are blessed with potential indigenous species. North east India has great potentials in ornamental fish production due to the presence of rich biodiversity of species, favourable climatic conditions and availability of cheap labour. About 85%, out of 90% native species are collected and reared from the north east to meet the export demand. The ornamental species are categorized into indigenous and exotic. In north East India, 150 species have been identified as ornamental fish species and out of which 50 species are in highly demand!" | ies of North east India Sh. [Order Family Local Name |TUCN Sta tus 1 [Cypriniformes Balitoridae teditiobitis”~toria alin, \balibotia are | 182)-nocin-, A Cyprinidae —_Amblyphtryngodon mola (Hamilton, Moah EC) aie TBM te | Fi eal; Cabdio! morar (Hamilton, 1822) | Moah 1c | at ‘ablation, 1822) |Laupeti | NA 5 a7 ‘pri reba (Hamilton, 1822) /Rashim LO rg Tbe Selbasu (Hamilton, 1822) Mali Le 5 a ~ lOsedbFtmagorio(tomilion 1822) Hato/Famto |Le | - [Puntdidetija GHailton, 1 Puthi Lc . eines trettrrs = 3 | Plifis Saran (Hamilton, 1822) |Senee puthi Le a Puntiussgphore (lamilton, 1822) | Puthi Lc | A [Puaditicta (Hamion, 1822) Kaniputhi tC te [Priston amin, 1822) [Patni Lc 3 | ABA ora Ganiton, 1822) [Darkana seca LeCobitidae — 8 gongota (Hamilton, - NA 21 | guntea| Botia we 22 |Siluriformes Bordoa NT 23 Bacha/Basa NA (24 = NA | 25 | Bagridae eaiceeetie 2 Batasimas LC os ea Singorah [LC ral Tingorah — |LC ae Teer 1794) |Singorah ‘(LC 29 | "Rita Fita (Hamilton, 1822) Litha Le Eines “Chacidae u familton, 1822) | Kukuri Le 32 | y Siluridae ripok pai (iain Pabho NT ape Onpokpaty (Mamitton, 1822) |Pabho NT 34 Sisoridae Gasgiyg cenia (Hamilton, 1822)‘ Keyakatta LC [3s | = Si ophiorus Hamilton, 1822) | Shelka Le 36 ~— |Clariidae [vee ur (Linnaeus, 1758) | Magur NA 37 Heteropneustid ‘fossilis (Bloch,|Singee LC f ac IMithseereon : j Anabantidae inkx(Bloch, 1792) | Kawai Le Badidae ilton, 1822) Dum vacheli LC ilton,1822) _/Bhedbhedi__|LC aees: t ic 47 #t mntimaculata 48 Belontidae + fasciata (Bloch &|Khalihana | LC Schneider, 1801 ) 49 Gobiidae ius givris (Hamilton, | Pani mutura_ |LC 51 |Cyprinodontifor | Mastacembelid Macrognathus aral coe &|Tura Lc | ‘mes ae Schiigidee*igo1y > | 52 E Mactognathus pancalus (Hamilton, 'Tura |Lc | | : astinctero (Co |_| ae eee | | 33 | Bami (Lc | wih | | 54 Osteoglossiforme | Notopteridae HiidlscWitala Hams, 1822) |Chital INT | ee 2 heals te 2 | | lie int} elas patter: alla, 1769 | Kandhuli LC . “ eomeides 2 eae 56 ‘Beloniformes | Belonidae gg vodgn Pe eae Hamilton, | Kokila [icaene ] eee} 57 | Tetraodontiforme Tetraodontidae |Scientific Name: Carassius auratus . Black moor Rs. 15-20 Scientific Name: Carassius auratus . Molly Fish Rs. 5-10Scientific name: Cyprinus rubrofiiscus 5. Kissing Fish Rs. 10-159, Platty Fish Rs. 10-15 10. Neon Tetra Rs. 20-25 12. Red Jewel Rs. 25-30 13. Tiger Barb Rs. 5-10 14, Red cap Oranda Rs. 10s) 15. Iredescent Shark | Rs. s % : Bee ohia: Me Guppy Fish Rs. 5 15. CPaccedio. prericedots.) 17. Pleco sucker Rs. 5-20 Introduction: The plants which are used to give the aquarium a natural appearance, Oxygenate the water, absorb ammonia, and provide habitat for fish called as aquarium plant. Most, el plant species are found either partially or fully submerged in their natural habitat. In Assam, a great variety of indigetous aquarium plants are found in different typés of water body, espécially in wetland. ! Species Common Name _ [Nature Fami ‘amily “Aponogeton echatus aie Submerged” [ay Pane ef, AN MnHA tNoe: | Rooted Seis carlin chart 5 7 com ff Submerged” | Characsea urd 0 | rooted‘Najadaceae 19 Nelumbo sp. Nymphaceae A Nymphaea lotusi [ Emergent ‘Nymphaceae 12 Ottelia alismoides Pe ae Tily | Submerged! ‘Hydrovharitaceae rooted B Pistia stratiotes Hos Floating eaeacoe 4 Potamogeton gayi Water Goad ‘Submerged’ | Potamogetonaceae he rooted 15 Vallisneria spp. Eel grass, tpewood | Submerged/ | Hydrocharitaceae i rooted 16 Myriophylium spp! NEO ie Submerged/ Hallorhagaceae a = a ti rooted er Construction and Management ofHome Aquarium Construction: hee Basic considerations in. Aquarium’ éonsiruetion: fewer ly > Ensure accurate ressue > Prepare the glass or plastic mare = } Use théright adhesive aac APPT Tyitcomeetly > Install the glass so as to have Contiiaous, bubble free seams Procedure for SE an Aqua rium tank: ome Akan: 5 afer m masking or duct tape Materials Gis, Hanger, ae se to flow: > Put the propre alas Pieces 6 > Collect ‘one of the glass panes ie he a and set it on a flat table and the * > other four eed aicata : .panel on the bottom a the panels. { et in plice the silicone is smoothed out with the tip of finger and the panel supported at the corners with a masking tape. Thus, the aquarium is constructed such that the two end pieces of glass fit inside of the back and front panes and the front, back and two side panes set on top of the bottom base pane of glass. The best bonding results are achieved by applying only : as auch silicone within 3 to 5 minutes, after that the silicone tends to skin over: ‘an won't bond well to the glass. » When all the panels have been s Be ant Bo Installation the Aquarium ong faiieth soon: rt > After testing for \eoktihes, emectondlse tank using, a clean, damp cloth and place it on stand > Cover the bottom with a ‘aesaaitahand (about 2.5 cm thick) > Add the aquarium travel nae nd nop i ‘out with the air wall tubes > Add various rocks on the Woftbinshititenhance’ the aquarium and also give 4 fish a place to ‘hide se pare a aa ' as iach > Add the water by placing a rallpolon, the gravel and pour the water into the bowl. Let it run over ‘the sides, filling the tank without disturbing the © gravel or rocks. 1 ve i ar i > When aquarium is full. et ‘with pH meter before adding live aquarium plants and fishes, 5) | > Float the fishes,:which aie: a water-bags or containers from the store into the tanks. . creme Bie E 4 ye Y > Put the cover in place to es from jumping out. Fravagenieid of ee be Her i . Bi j, and alter accordingly Aguie A > Check dnd clean some ofthe SCL os >: Avoid overfeting to preva aihetecurnce > Unhealthy fishes if notices treatment. ms collected and for diagonose and Natural feed ‘of ornamental Fish snails, aquatic plants and fish, “> Brine Shrimp. | ; > Feeder fish > Feeder Shrimp Bd > Infusoria > Shrimp!mix +r > Tubifex tubifex a ee ye bs peredi > Shesin separate tanks for gal) with a ten percent percentage of vegetable maties}such:as peas and spinach. high quality flake may alsq barpelatob re . After two week of condiup the nest but have a darker : yning has taken place, it is advisable to remove aggression. The male wil 5. The eggs will hatch in ab 7° C (80°F) and remain in the nest another two to three days sack is being absorbed. The fry are free swimming on about ; e post spawn and are five to six ‘milimeters in length. Wh istinct change in behaviour ing throughout 1, they are ready to start actively ig a large screened end on 00 micrdns until there is 2-4 cm of 7. Once ttle fry ave ready rotifers ‘or small Daphni © done by transferring the} Aquarium fish, disease outbreaks thro principles. - Prevention rather than because even under optimal both fish and aquarists. . Constant attention to disease problems and a ‘Development of Biological Pure culture of Plankton disease outbreaks is the objective nes treatments are often stressful for — jent should pay-off with fewer riate samples when disease does accurate diagnosis and application