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Brackish Water Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Culture

Culture Methods

  • Extensive/Traditional Pond Culture: Low input, rely on natural productivity
  • Semi-Intensive Pond Culture: Fertilization + supplemental feeding (tilled ponds)
  • Pen/Enclosure Culture: Hapas or pens in coastal lagoons and estuaries
  • Integrated Multi-Trophic: Co-culture with seaweeds, shrimp or mullets to improve efficiency

Environmental Requirements

ParameterOptimal Range
Salinity5-25 ppt (tolerates wide range)
Temperature24-30°C
pH7.0-8.5
Dissolved Oxygen> 3.5 mg/L (higher for intensive systems)

Production Cycle

  • Nursery: 2-6 weeks (hatchery fry to juveniles)
  • Grow-out: 3-8 months depending on system and target size
  • Survival Rate: 60-90% (system dependent)
  • Harvest Size: 300g–1kg (table fish) or fingerlings for stocking

Post-Harvest Processing

  1. Harvest by seine or seine-net draining
  2. Immediate chilling or icing on-board/shore
  3. Grading and gutting for fresh markets
  4. Value-add: smoked milkfish, dried/salted products, fillets
Milkfish Resources
Nursery & Fry Management Feed & Fertilization Preventive Health
Market Prices

Live/Table Milkfish: ₹120-250/kg

Smoked/Dried Products: ₹300-450/kg (value-added)

Export/Regional Markets: SE Asia, Middle East

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