Collectors Delight at Bengal Fish Fest 2019

Remember that scene from Mission Impossible where Ethan Hunt goes to meet Eugene Kittridge in that restaurant where they had that big aquarium with all those beautiful looking fishes? It almost looked like they were sitting down on the ocean bed itself. Well turns out those ornamental fishes are not only pretty but they are also collector's item. If one's hobby is to indulge in taking care of these brightly coloured, big-eyed beauties, let it be known that it's the second most indulged hobby after photography.

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West Bengal, who ranks very high on the fishing export business, is chief amongst the other South Asian countries who corner this market of Ornamental Fishes.Be it the coveted snakeheads of Bengal or the local jewel fish, they have it all. But this glamorous business had its ups and downs. And clearly isn't the easiest of businesses.

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It consists of lots of hard work, patience and technical know how. Many times people end up using the wrong kind of aquarium for a fish and other times they end up teaming two different species who don't gel well. For example, keeping ‘bleheri’ and ‘datnoidespolota’ together is a strict no-no, but without having proper knowledge many times these mistakes are made.

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So the Bengal Fish Fest, 2019 organized by the Department of Fisheries-West Bengal Government and the Indian Chamber of Commerce, is going to shed some much-needed light on this wonderful gem of a hobby. This three-day fest will be celebrated at the Nalban Food Park, Kolkata, from 11-13th of January 2019. And to quote their motto for this year

'The Bengal Fish Fest 2019 will provide an opportunity to Sea Food & Fishery Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and service providers to showcase their products, services, technologies and their benefits to the participants and users in the sector/ industry.'

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So if you are someone who is in love with our local beauties or an avid collector of them,you should really check this event out to gain some more wisdom about their maintenance.

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