Studies on comparison of body composition parameters of different fish species cultured in a brackish water pond in Muzaffar Garh

Abstract

30 specimens of seven species (Labeo rohita 3, Cirrhinus mrigala 6, Catla catla 3, Hypophthalmicthys molitrix 3, Cyprinus carpio 6, Thaila-Rohu hybrid 3 and Mori-Rohu hybrid 6) were collected for the comparison of body composition parameters from a brackish water pond in Muzaffar Garh. The mean values of body constituents, except for % protein (dry and wet body weight), varied significantly among various fish species. Minimum values of % water and maximum vaues of % lipid, % organic contents (dry and wet body weight) and condition factor were observed in Cyprinus carpio indicating that C. carpio shows overall better growth in brackish water as compared to other species.