Composite fish culture is the process to raise different species of fish in the same fish pond. This ensures the complete utilization of food resources in the pond. This system is also called mixed fish farming. It is the most popular cultural technique in the country. Utilize all available resources and increase the total production from unit area both are the major objective of Composite fish culture. This technology also helps to get maximum fish production from a pond through the utilization of available fish food organisms and supplemented by artificial feeding.

There are several steps in the system :

• Site Selection
• Pond Management including pre-stocking, Removal of unwanted and predatory fishes,Liming etc.
• Pond Fertilisation - Organic, Inorganic

Factors need to be considered while site selection

Ecological factors- Depends on location soil and water quality

Biological factors - Selection of species and disease control.

Economical factors – It covers factors that include the type of facility, marketing etc.