Dynamics of nutrients, plankton and benthic macroinvertebrates in rohu Labeo rohita ponds with various densities of common carp Cyprinus carpio

• Main Authors: Rahman, Mohammad Mustafizur, Jo, Qtae, Verdegem, Marc C.J., Wahab, Md Abdul, Hossain, M. Y., Lee, Ji Hyun, Gong, Yeong
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/38150/1/Korea_2008b.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/38150/

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is specialized to feed on benthic organisms and in doing so affects nutrient availability, which enhances photosynthesis. Therefore, it is commonly used in polyculture pond to increase natural food for planktivorous fish. However, high density of common carp increases s...