<p>There were also stalls giving information about integrated fish-farming practices. Models of fish-cum-diary farming, fish-cum-poultry farming and paddy-cum-fish farming provided a basic picture to the crowd. On display was also Amur Common Carp from Hungary.<br /><br />About the Amur Common Carp, Suchit, a senior research fellow from Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) said, “These grow up to 1.5 kg and are bigger when compared to the common carp. These are ideal for integrated farming practices and very rich in nutrients.”<br /><br />The other highlights of the mela were stalls providing innovative fishing net designs to propagate responsible fishing so that the juvenile species did not get caught in the net. Training modules on value addition of low-cost fishes by converting them to fish products like ready-to-eat fish curries were also available. <br /><br />In terms of high-end aquariums, a company called Aqua Design Amano, held the imagination of many. Adip Sajjan Raj, the managing director of Aqua Design Amano, said, “We take a scene from nature and recreate it inside a fish tank. It is like creating an alternative ecosystem right inside your home.” <br /><br />The mela also had its share of electronics. A fish-finder launched for the first time in Kannada was the main highlight. It was a one stop destination for anyone keen on pursuing fisheries and even had a stall by State Bank of India on the loan options for culture and processing activities. <br /><br />The food court also saw many people savouring seafood. Adarsh Durgoji, a <br />visitor, relishing his prawn kabab said, “A fish lover would love it here! There is a lot of <br />variety and I thoroughly <br /><br />enjoyed the fish fry.” However, the mela initiated with good intentions was plagued by the lack of some basic amenities. An ornamental fish stall owner said, “The air-conditioning was not working. Many of our fish died due to excessive heat. The atmosphere is so stifling that neither we have the patience to sell nor does the customer want to stick around to make a purchase.”</p>
<p>There were also stalls giving information about integrated fish-farming practices. Models of fish-cum-diary farming, fish-cum-poultry farming and paddy-cum-fish farming provided a basic picture to the crowd. On display was also Amur Common Carp from Hungary.<br /><br />About the Amur Common Carp, Suchit, a senior research fellow from Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) said, “These grow up to 1.5 kg and are bigger when compared to the common carp. These are ideal for integrated farming practices and very rich in nutrients.”<br /><br />The other highlights of the mela were stalls providing innovative fishing net designs to propagate responsible fishing so that the juvenile species did not get caught in the net. Training modules on value addition of low-cost fishes by converting them to fish products like ready-to-eat fish curries were also available. <br /><br />In terms of high-end aquariums, a company called Aqua Design Amano, held the imagination of many. Adip Sajjan Raj, the managing director of Aqua Design Amano, said, “We take a scene from nature and recreate it inside a fish tank. It is like creating an alternative ecosystem right inside your home.” <br /><br />The mela also had its share of electronics. A fish-finder launched for the first time in Kannada was the main highlight. It was a one stop destination for anyone keen on pursuing fisheries and even had a stall by State Bank of India on the loan options for culture and processing activities. <br /><br />The food court also saw many people savouring seafood. Adarsh Durgoji, a <br />visitor, relishing his prawn kabab said, “A fish lover would love it here! There is a lot of <br />variety and I thoroughly <br /><br />enjoyed the fish fry.” However, the mela initiated with good intentions was plagued by the lack of some basic amenities. An ornamental fish stall owner said, “The air-conditioning was not working. Many of our fish died due to excessive heat. The atmosphere is so stifling that neither we have the patience to sell nor does the customer want to stick around to make a purchase.”</p>
