what are the advantage of composite fish culture

Composite fish culture is a method of fish farming in which different species of fish are cultured together in the same pond. These fishes have different feeding habits, so they do not compete much for food.

Advantages of composite fish culture

• Efficient use of pond resources:
  Different fish species feed at different levels of the pond such as surface, middle, and bottom.

• Higher fish production:
  Since all food resources are used properly, total fish yield increases.

• Less competition for food:
  Species with different feeding habits can live together peacefully.

• Better economic profit:
  Farmers get more production and income from a single pond.

• Balanced ecosystem:
  Proper utilisation of natural food maintains pond health.

Example of fish species used

• Catla → surface feeder

• Rohu → middle feeder

• Mrigal → bottom feeder

Composite fish culture is widely used in aquaculture because it increases productivity and makes fish farming more profitable.