Effect of water pH on growth and production of fish in the Coka Dam Papara Distt. Satna (M.P.)

Abstract

Coka Dam Papara is big water body rich in flora and Fauna also used for fish culture under the control of Department of Fishries Govt. of M.P. Composite fish cultures were conducted in Coka Dam Papara Satna in 2.3 hectare water area. Amblypharyngodon mola (Ham.) Puntius chola (Ham.) Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.) and Labeo calbasu (Ham.) were cultured under experimental and control Coka Dam in the pH of water of the experimental area was within 5.5-8.5 the limestone containing 55-66% Cao and dolomite containing 30-32% Cao at were used for raising the water pH level. Application of dolomite helps to increase the water retention capacity of the Coka Dam. Niger was observed higher in experimental Coka Dam than the control one.