Breeding and Seed Rearing of Climbing Perch (Anabastestudineus, Bloch) Using Farmer Friendly Innovative Technology at Farmer's Field: A Case Study

Climbing perch (Anabas testudineus), a high valued indigenous fish species both nutritionally and commercially was bred at farmers field during May, 2016 in Nalbari district of Assam. An innovative breeding system was developed and used for induce breeding. It was found that about 490–810 numbers of eggs were laid by the fish per gram body weight basis where fertilization rate was about 92±3%. The mating process was found polygamy. The eggs as well as fertilized eggs were floating in water surface. The fertilized eggs were hatched after 22 hours of fertilization. The three days old spawn were reared in earthen tank where the survival rate after a period of one month culture was observed about 40%. The proficient low cost breeding and seed rearing technique was found farmer friendly as the initial cost was very low and can be carried out in a small area.