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authored by: Shivendra Kumar, R.K. Brahmchari, Sujit Kumar Nayak, Prem Prakash Srivastava & Archana SinhaLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 9.26 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 350 GMS
This book is a comprehensive guide designed for fish farmers, aquaculture entrepreneurs, extension workers, and students involved in aquatic farming. It focuses on one of the most critical aspects of aquaculture—water quality management—and explains how proper monitoring and maintenance of water parameters can lead to healthy, productive, and profitable fish farming operations.The manual introduces and explains twenty-one essential water quality parameters, classified under physical, chemical, and biological categories. These include temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and more—each of which plays a vital role in the growth, health, and survival of cultured fish species. The book outlines the importance of each parameter, its ideal range, causes of fluctuation, and practical methods for testing and analysis.Special attention is given to helping new farmers and entrepreneurs understand the scientific basis behind water quality, while also offering hands-on methods that are cost-effective and easy to implement. By following the recommendations in this manual, farmers can ensure optimal pond conditions, reduce losses, and increase production sustainably.This book aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and field-level application, making it an essential resource for anyone involved in aquaculture.
Shivendra Kumar: Professor & Head, Department of Aquaculture
R.K. Brahmchari: Assistant Professor, Deaprtment of AAHM
Sujit Kumar Nayak: Assistant Professor, Department of AAHM
Prem Prakash Srivastava: Dean, CoF, Dholi
Archana Sinha: Head, Aquatic Environmental Biotechnology Division, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore, Kolkata
College of Fisheries, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultual University Dholi, Muzaffarpur-843121, Bihar
1 Colour
2 pH
3 Transparency (Secchi Disc Method)
4 Total Solids
5 Electrical Conductivity
6 Salinity
7 Turbidity (Nephelometric Method)
8 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
9 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
10 Free Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
11 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
12 Alkalinity
13 Calcium Hardness
14 Total Hardness
15 Chlorides
16 Ammonia
17 Nitrogen (Nitrite) (NO2-N)
18 Nitrogen (Nitrate) (NO3-N)
19 Total Phosphorus
20 Sulphate
21 Total Plate Count
22 Pipettes