Question

What do you mean by composite fish farming? How is it benefical?(4points)

Answer 1

A combination of 6fish species is used in single pond. Gives different food different species of fishes

Answer 2

in composite farming both local and imported fish species are bred in a combination of five or six fish species in a single fish pond. Advantages of composite fish culture :
(i) Food in the pond gets evenly used up due to different varieties of fish having different food habits present in a pond.
(ii) Fish do not compete for food as all type of fish get their kind of food. (any two) Hormonal stimulation ensures the supply of pure fish seed in desired quantities.
iii) The variety of fish produced is much higher as compared to monoculture.
iv) Maximum fish production is obtained in this method, with lesser cost.