Effects of day and night on swimming, grazing and social behaviours of rohu Labeo rohita (Hamilton) and common carp Cyprinus carpio (L.) in simulated ponds

• Main Authors: Rahman, Mohammad Mustafizur, Verdegem, Marc, Wahab, Md Abdul, Hossain, Md. Yeamin, Jo, Qtae
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2008
• Subjects: SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/3377/1/Day_and_night_effects.PDF; http://irep.iium.edu.my/3377/; http://www.wiley.com/bw/aims.asp?ref=1355-557X&site=1

Diel rhythmicity of grazing, swimming, resting and social interactions of rohu (Labeo rohita) (weight 66.5-68.3 g) and common carp (Cyprinus carpio) (79.9^82.0 g) were observed in 1m2 simulated ponds using video images. Fish behaviour was monitored during a full 24-h period, starting at 08:00 hours...