Categories of Ornamental Fish Species

·      There are mainly two categories of Ornamental fish are being marketed.

·      They are exotic Ornamental fish and native fish of India. Exotic Ornamental fish dominate the domestic market.

·      Based on availability, and climatic conditions the Ornamental fish farmers are engaged in breeding common exotic livebearers and egg layers.

·      Then, the egg layers lay sticky or non-sticky eggs on the glass wall or other substrates.  Some parents show parental care and some destroy their eggs so different breeding setups are required.

·      Livebearers release young in batches and are very easy to breed. The breeding and culture of only low (Guppy, Platy, Molly, Widow Tetra, Rosy barb, and Koi carps) and medium value (Goldfish, Gouramies, and Angels, etc.) fishes are practiced in the country.