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Freshwater Eel Fish (Anguilla spp.) Culture
Culture Methods
Pond Culture:
Earthen ponds with flowing water
Concrete Tanks:
Controlled water flow and aeration
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS):
Intensive indoor culture
Stocking Density:
5–10 kg/m² depending on system
Environmental Requirements
Parameter
Optimal Range
Temperature
25–30°C
pH
6.5–8.0
Dissolved Oxygen
> 5 mg/L
Water Flow
Continuous or intermittent for stimulation
Production Cycle
Glass Eel Phase:
3–6 months to elver stage
Grow-out:
8–12 months to market size
Survival Rate:
70–85%
Harvest Size:
200–500g per eel
Post-Harvest Processing
Harvest by draining ponds or netting
Purging in clean water for 1–2 days
Chilling or live transport
Processing into smoked, grilled, or filleted products
Eel Farming Resources
Eel Hatchery Management
RAS System Design
Market Development
Market Prices
Live Eel:
₹600–1200/kg
Processed Eel:
₹1500–2500/kg
Export Potential:
Japan, Korea, EU
