Murrel Fish
Murrel fish is a good source of Omega fatty acids and proteins and helps to speed up the healing processes. Murrel fish is one of the popular fresh water and tasty fish in India. Murrel is considered to be the most economical freshwater fish species which can be cultured.
Murrel is one of the indigenous air breathing fish; It can even survive in lower dissolved oxygen levels. This fish is identified byits dark brown colour with light black stripes over the body. Murrel is predatory inhabit and feed on variety of fauna present in the water. However, the high demand and high market value and their capacity to withstand in adverse weather conditions make them suitable candidate species for aquaculture Murrel are carnivorous, good quality protein rich pellets can be given to the weaned fish.
Feeding can be done at the rate 5% of the body weight of fish during the initial period and 2-3 % during the later stage of culture. Harvesting can be done when the fish reaches to a size of 600-700 gm. Fishing nets can be used for the collection of fish from ponds.
Murrel fish demand is very high in the market and can be sold in open markets at Rs.400- 500 per kg. Consumer preferences, lucrative market value and their ability to withstand adverse water conditions make them suitable candidate species for freshwater aquaculture. It can be sold in live fish markets and hence it increases the interest among the customers.
Benefits to human consumption: Prevent heart diseases. Improve skin and hair. Reduces Altzheimer’s disease. May ease depression. May boost brain development and eye health. May reduce some types of cancer. May control diabetes
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