Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Sustainable Diversity of Fishes of Taj Baj Ka Pokhra of Hajipur in North Bihar (India)

In the present project, a comprehensive study was done on physiochemical characteristics and sustainable diversity of fish in a pond called as Taj baj ka pokhra. The pond is situated in the heart of the town and is of utmost importance on account of its historical aspect. Different variety of fishes are cultured in this pond. Especially carp culture is common. Study of different physiochemical parameters like temperature, pH, turbidity, total hardness, total alkalinity, BOD, COD, etc were carried out throughout the year i. e January to December2015. The study was carried out season wise also viz Summer season, Rainy season and Winter season. The result shows that the water of the pond is not much suitable for rearing of carps.