Detailed Explanation of Artificial Breeding Methods and Technical Points for Mandarin Fish

The nutritional value of mandarin fish is very high. We may not be familiar with the term "mandarin fish," but in other words, it is what we commonly call guiyu and guihuayu. Its sales in the market are also quite good, many people especially like to eat it, and its economic benefits are also decent, so many people ask the editor how to breed mandarin fish better. Today, let us follow Qinnong Web to learn about the artificial breeding techniques for mandarin fish.

1. Pond Construction

For mandarin fish, you definitely need to prepare a pond. If there is an existing pond, then there is no need to dig one. You only need to clean up the debris around the pond, dig the pond bed properly, remove the accumulated sludge from the pond, and finally spread a layer of lime into the pond for disinfection. After about ten days to half a month, it will be about ready. At this time, we can inject new water into the pond. At the same time, we also need to apply an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to the pond. This can ensure the pond's fertility, provide part of the food for the mandarin fish to a certain extent, and also maintain the water quality needed for the mandarin fish to survive.

2. Fry Selection

The quality of the mandarin fish fry selected determines the survival rate and quality of the mandarin fish, so we must choose high-quality fry. So how should we choose? The editor will teach everyone a little trick. First, we must ensure that the fry selected from the same batch are basically similar in size. Second, we cannot choose the lazy ones; fry without vitality cannot be selected. Then we need to see whether the fish tail is strong; a strong tail means good fry. Also, the mandarin fish fry should look relatively clean and have no injuries. That is about it.

3. Stocking Density

The stocking density of mandarin fish is also a basic condition for their survival rate. Generally, friends who are just starting to breed them can choose to stock only about 1,000 fish per mu, because the breeding technique is not yet mature. If you breed a large number all at once, you simply will not be able to manage it, which will cause a large number of casualties, so 1,000 fish is best. Later, when you have gained some breeding experience and the breeding equipment and everything else is relatively good, you can increase the breeding quantity. About 1,500 to 1,800 fish can be stocked per mu. The maximum breeding quantity per mu is only about 1,800. If you want more, then you can only expand the breeding area.

4. Feed Management

Mandarin fish mainly feed by catching small fish and shrimp in the water, followed by plankton in the water, and finally some feed prepared according to a formula. Therefore, we need to put a batch of other fish with relatively fast reproductive capacity into the pond to provide food for the mandarin fish, such as crucian carp, common carp, and so on. This can meet part of the mandarin fish's needs. Next, every four to five days, we need to release some purchased bait fish into the pond to fully meet the mandarin fish's needs. It is best if there are still bait fish left over. Finally, release feed once about every ten days to promote the growth of the mandarin fish.

5. Disease Prevention and Control

Mandarin fish are different from other fish. Other fish basically have few diseases, but throughout their entire growth process, there are large numbers of pathogens and parasites and the like, which will affect the growth of mandarin fish, so we must attach great importance to this. Next, because mandarin fish mainly eat live fish and live shrimp, the medicines used for oral administration do not have much effect on them, so we can only solve these diseases from the source. For example, clean the pond regularly and remove all suspicious impurities. Next, change the water in the pond regularly to ensure water quality, and carry out regular disinfection and sterilization.