A Study on Socio-Economic Characteristics of Ornamental Fish Hobbyists in Chennai, India

By : D. Pargunan , M. Alagappan

Page No: 107-115

Abstract
Ornamental fish keeping is a popular hobby in developed countries and is gaining popularity in many developing countries. The growing interest in aquarium fishes has resulted in steady increase in aquarium fish trade, globally. The majority of the ornamental fish culture is still confined to the hobbyist. In this direction, in order to develop market for ornamental fish, there is need to understand the socio-economic characteristics of the hobbyists. The present study discusses the socio-economic profile of the ornamental fish hobbyists in Chennai in Tamilnadu on the extent of ornamental fish keeping.

Author :
D. Pargunan
Inspector of Fisheries, Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

M. Alagappan
Assistant Professor (Fisheries) – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University, Kundrakudi – 6430206,Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu.
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2020.35.1-4.11