CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Freshwater silver pomfret grows at an amazing rate (What are the characteristics of freshwater silver pomfret?)

Why does freshwater silver pomfret grow so fast? What are the characteristics of freshwater silver pomfret?

Freshwater pomfret is characterized by fast growth and large size. Generally, it can grow to more than 2 kg in a year, and the fast-growing ones can grow to about 3 kg. Some of the older ones can grow to 40 to 50 kg. In the southern region, it is generally marketed after one year of breeding.

Under artificial breeding conditions, 600-800 fish of 5 cm in length are usually raised per mu in water temperatures between 12-32 degrees. After three months of breeding, the weight can reach about 1 kg. After two years of breeding, the weight can reach 1.5-2 kg. After three years of breeding, the weight can reach more than 3 kg. However, the growth rate of adult fish after 1.5 kg is slower. Its growth rate is 32.4%-94.5% faster than that of tilapia under the same conditions.

Pomfret is very resilient and often appears in groups, making it easy to catch. Its scales are small and compact, making it difficult to get hurt, making it easy to transport. However, it should be noted that freshwater pomfret is very afraid of cold and will freeze to death if the temperature drops below 12°C.

Living habits and characteristics of freshwater silver pomfret:

1. Freshwater white pomfret meat has few bones, tastes delicious, and has a very low cholesterol content, making it very suitable for the elderly and children. Freshwater pomfret also contains a large amount of trace elements, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, etc. Among them, selenium and magnesium can prevent cardiovascular diseases, delay aging, and prevent cancer.

2. This fish has a very small head and bright colors. It is very beautiful and can be raised as a large ornamental fish.

3. This fish is a tropical fish species and has relatively high temperature requirements. Therefore, it can only be farmed in southern my country. This fish grows very fast and has high economic returns.

4. Although this fish eats aquatic plants, it is mainly carnivorous and has a very developed digestive system. If there is not enough food, it will kill each other. When food is scarce, it will eat everything and is very ferocious.