Abstract

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pellet and artificial feed to the earthen ponds on the growth, of Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala. For the present experiment two ponds were selected in Machilipatnam area in both the ponds same stocking density same species same water quality parameters are .maintained but feeds are different in that treatment-1 pond which is used by local wet feed. (Rice bran, Oil cake, Soya beans and Corn powder) treatment-2 pond used by commercial feed(abis pellet feed) fish were sampled every month for weight measurements. This experiment was conducted for 6 months and growth difference was observed. This study will aid fish farmers for better feed practices in fish culture ponds and developing good yield.