Freshwater ornamental fish breeding and production

Abstract

The growing popularity of ornamental fish shows promising opportunities for the Philippine fisheries industry. Aside from providing aesthetics, it is considered as a good source of income for those who venture into breeding and trading. Experts see potential in the industry through the high market demand of aquarium fishes and their suitability for small and medium-scale fish farming. With this in mind, NFRDI has developed techniques on breeding and culture of various species of ornamental fish at the Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center in Butong, Taal, Batangas. These developed technologies have already made their way into various areas in the country through conduct of trainings and information dissemination.

Realizing the importance of equipping trainers with up-to-date knowledge and guide in conducting training, this comprehensive module was developed. Through this module, the technology of ornamental fish breeding and production will reach stakeholders and technology adopters.