Ornamental Fisheries

Ornamental fishes of India are contributing about 1% of the total ornamental fish trade. India has great potential in ornamental fish production due to the presence of rich biodiversity of species, favourable climatic conditions and availability of cheap labour. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal mainly practice ornamental fish farming in India.

• The ornamental species are categorized into indigenous and exotic fishes. About 90% of native species (85% are from northeast India) are collected and reared to meet export demand. Presently, nearly about 100 native species are reared as aquarium fish.
• Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has launched a subsidy ....