Abstract

Aim of study on biological characteristics and propagative technologies of Rhodeus sinensis is of great significance to rationally utilizing its resource, protecting the species, improving the benefit of aquaculture. Research contents comprise biological characteristics, living habits, propagative habits, the source of its parent fish, rearing of parent fish and spawning via artificial estrus and incubation. It is discovered that the main point for propagating Rhodeus sinensis lies in identification of the parent fish of Rhodeus sinensis, appropriate proportion among males and females, employment of odinagogue, appropriate selection of categories and specifications of freshwater mussels.

Keywords:

Biological characteristics, freshwater mussel, propagative techniques, Rhedeus sinensis,

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