Thank u for the reply.i want to do intensive poly culture but scared please advice. 2.About 100 numbers can be grown. We have good Quality Floating Fish Feed for All type of fish farming . Want more. Hi…In continuation of my reply please note that you add good fertile/clay soil at the bottom of tank up to 6″ height. Mathew Abraham. Around 30% protein is ok. Hi, depth 4-5′, bottom soil better to be clay, feed you can give groundnut oil cake+rice bran supplemented with soya oil cake / soya powder (5%) and meneral mix (1%). 25% water can be changed weekly. For better growth 1 seed / sq.ft can be stocked. Exchange of water through sluice or any other source is not advisable as it will lead to escape of hatchling and larvae. (since karimeen lives and find food in bottom layer, tell me a few middle layer and top layer fishes. Please send me the contact number of the person who supplied karimeen seed to you. No.9645762561, Hi, Where are you located. Mathew Abraham. The breeding behaviour of Karimeen is complex involving pairing, courtship, nest building and parental care. There are reports that it has grown to 400g in cages. Interested in putting karimeen for our own use. Bottom of the tank is not filled with soil as you have suggested to some. Hi Sir, Blue carbon stock assessment of selected mangrove ecosystem of Kerala and carbon sequestration potential of … Feed composition can be changed if you are doing in a bit large scale incorporating fish meal,vitamins etc. He is from Nedumudi near Alleppy. 9446343545, Thank u Sir. Ponds should have sloping margins. Karimeen pollichatthu, a fried dish, is a delicacy served in restaurants. Thanks. What was your stocking densities and what feed did you use. Hi, No idea about its market in AP. The life cycle characteristic of bacteria is termed haplontic. tank. No excess feeding. Karimeen dont come to the surface of water. The early larval stage lasts for 7 days during when the larvae develop into free-swimming individuals. 09446343545. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Successful induced breeding of this fish has not been reported so far mainly because of the complex breeding behaviour of the fish.. After the pond is filled to 4-5’ depth with saline water of around 15 ppt, breeders of 60g – 130g  collected from brackish water can be stocked after proper acclimatization @ of around 6000 Nos./ ha. Join. ). Hi… Very nice to hear that you are producing Karimeen seed. Can you update us with life time of this fish? Lunch will be served on board.The Motor Vessel Vrinda, Kerala sails along the scenic waterways for four hours and returns to the Vembanad Lake in time for the sunset . Karimeen pollichathu (pearl spot fish crisp fried and stewed in coconut) is one of them. I need some karimeen seeds, could you please tell me where can I get it.. can I contact you? Because somebody else in Trivandrum is also looking for Karimeen seed. Mathew Abraham, Thank you for the information.i am from machilipatnam.want to know about salanity.what is the maximum salanity in which pearl spot can be growed.can we, Hi, It eats mainly aquatic plants, including filamentous algae and diatoms, but it consumes the occasional mollusk and other animal matter. If so what is the price and FCR. 3. pH is between 6.5 – 7 now. Please contact the local State Fisheries Office for seed and technical advise. Groundnut oil cake, rice bran (50:50) can be given as feed. No idea about availability near Trichur. pearl spot. I am having few Karimeen along with other fish in a pond. updating. In ponds with regular water exchange and good quality feeding it can grow around 200g in about an year. For better management you can make 4 or 5 ponds in one acre area. Mathew Abraham. Kerala's karimeen or green chromide is famous even in forign countires . How much area you propose to take up. E.D.Joseph .10 kms fro EKM.city . I don’t have any experience in fish culture but we are in tiger and vaannami farming from 4years. Enjoy lunch onboard. Hi, better to have a minimum size os 100 sq.ft. slightly less than 1 mm is good. Width 3M Length 50M and Depth 1.5 M. i will be fixing nets at both ends and there are grass in the chal. The tail remains long and the caudal fin is continuous with dorsal and anal. is that appreciated? Chromosome number, precise number of chromosomes typical for a given species. – Channa Striata – Snakehead . I wan to know the details about growing karimeen, like how much space is needed for each fish. hai kannan i want karimeen seeds. It can adapt to fresh water. There is another species we see here is Etroplus maculatus (Pallathi in Malayalam). Brackish water may harm the plants in the grow-bed. Karwar Dist. [2], Etroplus suratensis is a popular food fish and it is considered a delicacy. And the masala that goes into the preparations is also home-made. Best regards, do they always surf the surface top? I am humbled by your efforts and am glad that we have Scientists like you dedicating their life for preserving our nature. This term refers to the fact that it encompasses a single generation of organisms whose cells are haploid (i.e., contain one set of chromosomes).The one-generational life cycle of the higher animals is diplontic; it involves only organisms whose body cells are diploid (i.e., contain two sets of chromosomes). Dear Mathew Sir, could you please advice as from where Training is provided for Karimeen Tank Breeding?… Best Regards, Jacob Mathew, Hi, Thanks John. Through him you may contact ADAK officials for seed Etc. Do not mix any carnivorous fishes like cat fish etc. Freshwater and Brackishwater Fish & Fisheries. Where is your farm. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In favourable environmental conditions a female breeds twice in a year. Sir Iam Wayand there Karimeen seed available. Iam from Trivandrum .I have 12 feet diameter and 1 meter depth tank.How many karimeen i can grow in it. The unique trip from Kochi to Kollam Houseboat Trip is one of the attractive cway to experience the waterways of Kerala in a classic barge (converted to houseboat)hull and comfortable room and boast of 'We are the tour operator does the trip from Kochi to Kollam(Alumkadavu boat Jetty).Its is a “floating home away from home ' that denotes uniqueness and exclusivity. Hi, presently I do not have information about seed availability. sir i want seed of pearl spot,please tell me price, and when can i get seed? Hi, I am planning to go to Alleppey/kumarakom where I learnt that seeds are available. After filling water wait till the water becomes clear to stock the seed. So is it possible to grow Karimeen & Tilapia (70mm) together. Has to check then and there. If the fish continue to feed even after giving 5% of body weight, do not give further. with thanks. (2) What is the maximum number of karimeen I can have in this pond (3) Is it necessary to have some alterations in the pond before I fill it. I need to clarify this point because the clay soil might clog-up my filter, grow bed and pump. How much this will grow in a pond in an year? If this is an earthen pond you can stock 80-100 and if it is a cement tank stock 60-80. Seed availability is a problem. Karimeen Pollichathu About Karimeen Pollichathu Recipe : Marinated pearl spot fish wrapped up in a banana leaf and steamed till done. Appreciate you guidance. You can give ground nut oil cake + rice bran as feed in dough form. You can contact the fisheries officials for seed. is practically nil. My basic questions are: Regarding water quality clean and clear water required ie.without pollution and turbidity. Please answer. Is there any grass or other vegetation in the Chals. Thanks. How many grams Feeds will consume Each seeds upto harvest as 200Gms. Where are you having your pond in Thrissur. tank size is around 4m x 2m and depth 1.25 m. I need seeds too. Do you want to treat ornamental fish or fish cultured for human consumption ?. Normally nylon net material of 1/8″mesh is used to make cages as iron gets rusted in water. Feeding is to be done @5% of total body weight of the fish in the cage. In one tank, spawning interval between first and second spawning was sixteen days and second and third, was 12 days. Soyabeen powder(mavue) 5% 1. I have read all your comments. Contact him. First thought of growing thilapia. Which is the best companion fish for karimeen? You may contact the nearest fisheries office,ADAK office and panchayat office for financial assistance,seed,labour under Thozhilurappu programe etc. Hello sir, I did some more research and found that it cannot take the pellet feed if it is more than 1mm size, is it true? May God bless You always. The breeders can be fed with the conventional artificial feed prepared with rice bran 45%, groundnut oil cake 40%, fish meal 15% fortified with vitamin and mineral mix (supplevite-M) @ 2.5 kg per 100 kg feed. 8891345254. I am trying Karimeen in freshwater and i dont have any intension to increase the salinity of my water as it may affect my plants. Jojo John. I am planning to cultivate karimeen in cemented tanks and tank size is 3m x2mx1.5m. I am planing for floating feed type 1 mm pellet, current source i have are offering 28% protien feed. Production of the species for food is expected to increase in the near future.[4]. My email ID is Guest can actively participate with the local fishermen and understand the life cycle of "karimeen" also known as "pearl spot". Please contact Mr. Pramod Jacob. thank you very much for your swift response, really appreciate it. Feeding tray to be cleaned every time. The recommended stocking number is 30,000 – 35,000 per 10,000 sq.m.(1ha.). 2). or ADAK people for guidance. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But a one time treatment of live fishes in mild formalin does not make any human health problems because the minute quantity of formalin in the body wil get dispersed to the water in short time and will not make any problem for the live fishes in the pond. If it is for the second category, at what stage you want to treat. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Was wondering is there a way to avoid the use of formalin for disinfection, as formalin has side effects and is carcinogenic. About Karimeen Pollichathu Recipe: Marinated pearl spot fish wrapped up in a banana leaf and steamed till done. Are these bottom feeders? You may please contact the local fisheries office. Hi,..Karimeen is mainly a bottom feeder and rarely come to the surface if the water quality is good. But in breeding ponds where the water qualities can be controlled, regular year-round breeding and seed production of Karimeen is possible by environmental manipulations. I like karimeen and tilapia. Quick question about English Grammar. [1], The adult is oval in shape with a short snout. and also i am looking for 10000 frys for now, please refer someone. 1).Is it 2000 Seed advicable in a cage ? Will be using water from a nearby well, So far did not check the PH level. 08883714242 He is harvesting seed in December. The green chromide (Etroplus suratensis) is a species of cichlid fish that is native to fresh and brackish water habitats in some parts in India such as Kerala, Goa, Chilika Lake in Odisha and Sri Lanka.The species was first described by Marcus Elieser Bloch in 1790. After stocking the breeders, the pond is to be provided with spawning surfaces for egg attachment. 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