Comparative Research of Fish’s Demeanor in Hereditary and Man-made Habitat
Roli O.Mishra *
Department of Life Science (Zoology), Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, Bhilai, Durg C.G, India.
Chetna Rahangdale
Department of Life Science (Zoology), Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, Bhilai, Durg C.G, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The study compared the feeding pattern, environmental condition, and breeding performance of six fish species namely Labeo rohita, Catla catla, Oreochromis niloticus, Channa striata, Cirrhinus mrigala, and Cyprinus carpio in two different aquatic environments, the Nagar Nigam Pond (NNP) (natural habitat) and glass aquaria (artificial habitat), were compared in the present study. The comparison was made to observe the feeding periods, water quality parameters and breeding behavior of both the species in their habitats. Results An enhanced feeding time, better water quality conditions and improved breeding performance particularly for Labeo rohita, Catla catla and Oreochromis niloticus from natural pond were obtained. In the absolute against natural environment condition, feeding time and reproductive success were significantly lower in species, but much shorter, with the above factors of feeding time in the laboratory environment, as less space, a decrease in oxygen content and different temperatures. The findings of this study indicate that these fish species have better feeding and breeding performance in the complex and dynamic situations of natural habitats. The study highlights the importance of habitat simulation in aquaculture and conservation, and indicates that future work should explore further optimization of controlled environments to more closely resemble natural conditions, ultimately improving fish health and breeding.
Keywords: Nagar Nigam pond, Oreochromis niloticus, aquarium, water quality, reproductive success