Fish Farming: Learn from farmer experts how to protect fish from diseases in changing weather

Fish Farming: Farmers in the region are increasingly depending on fishing as a source of income, but this industry confronts several difficulties due to the changing weather. The issue of fish being ill in the ponds is particularly becoming worse as the colder months come to an end and the weather rises. Fish begin to develop wounds on their bodies, others develop fungus, and sometimes several fish even pass away. As a result, fish growers must endure significant losses. Tell us what the experts say on how to prevent these issues in such a scenario.

Taking good care of fish is crucial

According to fisheries expert Dr. R.K. Jalaj, Rohtas district primarily produces two fish species: pangas and carp. These fish need to be properly cared for and certain precautions must be taken in order to keep them healthy and disease-free. Fish producers may boost output and prevent infections in their ponds by following Dr. Jalaj’s simple but powerful recommendations.

He said that in order to keep pond water clean, farmers can start by using water sanitizer. These are sold under the names of many businesses and mostly comprise substances like diammonium chloride, benzyl chloride, and potassium permanganate. One liter of solution should be mixed with one meter of water in a one-acre pond.

Apply a solution of salt

In addition, he said that 50 kg of salt should be added to the pond per acre if white patches or fungus are seen on the fish’s body. The fungus’s influence may be totally eradicated with this treatment. At the same time, a salt solution may also be employed if carp fish have an aquatic bug infection issue.

When combining medication, use extra caution

He noted that farmers may also employ chemical medications, adding 40 milliliters of the medication to each acre of pond at a pace of one meter of water. Small fish are more likely to die if more medication is administered than this; however, if 40–60 ml of medication is applied, the fish stay healthy and are not harmed.

He goes on to say that if farmers are moving Pangas fish from one pond to another, they should do it in the morning and use a potassium permanganate solution. In addition, the net being used should be cleaned by immersing it in the solution to lessen the likelihood of infection spreading. According to him, farmers can safeguard their fish from illnesses and increase their revenues by maintaining the safety of their produce if they implement these precautions during this season of increasing temperatures.