Freshwater Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy) Culture
Culture Methods
- Pond Culture: Earthen or concrete ponds with aeration
- Cage Culture: Floating cages in reservoirs, lakes, or slow-moving rivers
- Integrated Culture: With vegetables or other fish species (polyculture)
- Stocking Density: 2-4 fish/m² for ponds; 15-20 fish/m³ for cages
Environmental Requirements
| Parameter | Optimal Range |
|---|
| Water Temperature | 25-30°C |
| pH | 6.5-8.0 |
| Dissolved Oxygen | > 4 mg/L |
| Water Depth | 1-2 m for ponds |
Production Cycle
- Nursery Stage: 4-6 weeks from fry to fingerling
- Grow-out: 8-12 months to reach 0.8–1.5 kg
- Survival Rate: 70-85%
- Harvest Size: 1–2 kg for market
Post-Harvest Processing
- Harvest by draining pond or lifting cage
- Immediate chilling in ice slurry
- Cleaning and gutting
- Marketing as whole fresh fish, fillets, or smoked products
