Comparison studies on water quality and plankton production between perennial and non-perennial ponds in Bangladesh

Hossain, Md. Yeamin and Rahman, Mohammad Mustafizur and Jasmine, Saleha and Md Ibrahim, Abu Hanif and Ahmed, Zoarder Faruque and Ohtomi, Jun and El-Kady, Mohamed A H and Fulanda, Bernerd (2008) Comparison studies on water quality and plankton production between perennial and non-perennial ponds in Bangladesh. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 3 (3). pp. 176-183. ISSN 1816-4927

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Abstract

The present study was conducted to compare the water quality and plankton availability between perennial and non-perennial ponds in Bangladesh for a period of six months during October 2004 to March 2005. All water quality parameters in perennial ponds were statistically different (p< 0.05) than that of non-perennial ponds except temperature. Free CO2, total alkalinity, pH and transparency were greater in the perennial ponds than that of non-perennial ponds, whereas an opposite result was observed in case of DO concentration. In general, water quality in the perennial ponds was more suitable for aquaculture than that of non-perennial ponds. Total phytoplankton and zooplankton availability were also greater in perennial ponds than that of non-perennial ponds. Absence or presence of aquatic macrophytes was the main cause of the water quality and plankton availability variation between perennial and non-perennial ponds. The present study suggests that non-perennial ponds will be suitable for aquaculture if aquatic macrophytes are removed.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6647/3374
Uncontrolled Keywords:	water quality, phytoplankton, zooplankton, perennial, non-perennial, Bangladesh
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science > Institute of Oceanography and Maritime Studies
Depositing User:	Dr. Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman
Date Deposited:	10 May 2012 14:03
Last Modified:	10 May 2012 14:03
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/3374

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